Djokovic now always faces the problem of physical strength when going deep at Wimbledon - Photo: REUTERS
In a tense match, Djokovic had to face De Minaur's formidable weapons, including terrifying speed and dangerous low-bounce grass-court slices. This is something that any "older" player would not want. "He exposes all your weaknesses," Djokovic admitted.
Instead of using medical methods to quickly recover his physical strength, Djokovic surprised everyone when he chose very special methods right on the field: applying ice to his stomach, combining yoga movements and breathing exercises right during the match.
After the match, Nole explained that these methods help him regulate his breathing effectively after rallies lasting more than 30 shots from the baseline, especially when the rest time between points is extremely limited.
Djokovic also stressed that ice packs and yoga exercises are not meant to solve physical problems. They are mainly used to control breathing and maintain alertness in decisive moments.
Djokovic uses a "unique" method to regulate his breathing during breaks - Photo: REUTERS
This "unique" method clearly did not bring immediate results because there were still moments when Djokovic showed signs of fatigue. However, the miracle was that it helped the world No. 6 tennis player maintain enough stamina to create a spectacular comeback, winning 3 consecutive sets with the same score of 6-4.
Notably, the second set witnessed a record-breaking 19-minute "physically draining" game, with nine deuces, where Nole brilliantly regained the break he had just lost.
The fourth set was also a tough battle, with the Serbian legend trailing 0-3 and just one break point away from trailing 1-5. However, with extraordinary determination, he fought relentlessly, winning 14 of the last 15 points to win.
The victory not only put Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, but also confirmed his extraordinary fighting spirit and ability to adapt to physical challenges and younger opponents. Djokovic's secret lies not in miracles, but in persistent training and a strong spirit.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/novak-djokovic-vuot-ai-wimbledon-bang-bi-quyet-doc-la-gi-20250709070517789.htm
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