‘I don’t want to sound like I’m giving excuses’: Novak Djokovic Remains Tight-Lipped Over Eye Issue That Seemingly Led to ‘Weird Day’ Defeat at Miami Open Final

Novak Djokovic remained reserved about the noticeable eye issue that surfaced during the Miami Open final. The 24-time Grand Slam champion lost to Jakub Mensik in back-to-back tiebreaks and later explained his reluctance to discuss the problem, stating he didn’t want to make excuses for the defeat.

Key Highlights:

• Djokovic lost to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in two consecutive tiebreaks.
• The Serbian legend has won 24 Grand Slam titles.
• He admitted to not feeling his best but avoided attributing his loss to external factors.

“I really prefer not to talk about it. There were a few things, but I’d rather not discuss them. I don’t want to sound like I’m making excuses,” Djokovic stated post-match.

Though visibly uncomfortable with a swollen eye and using eye drops, Djokovic remained competitive. However, Mensik capitalized on the opportunity, securing his first-ever Masters title.

Djokovic Reflects on a ‘Weird Day’

Despite his vast experience and six Miami Open titles, Djokovic described the match as unusual due to multiple rain delays and overall inconsistency in his performance.

“It was just a weird day. Two tiebreaks, unexpected delays, and I wasn’t feeling my best. But credit to him, he played well,” he added.

The defeat leaves Djokovic at 99 career titles, delaying his pursuit of the century mark as he now shifts focus to the upcoming clay-court season.

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