Novak Djokovic echoes Rafael Nadal complaint after Monte Carlo Masters exit
NOVAK DJOKOVIC complained about the wind at the Monte Carlo Masters after his defeat to Daniil Medvedev.
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Nadal was unhappy with the conditions after he progressed to the quarter-finals yesterday.
And Djokovic was equally frustrated with the gusty winds. which stopped his flow against Medvedev.
The world No 1 has been in rocky form all week and he crashed out of the competition over three sets.
The defeat ruins supporters’ hopes of a mouthwatering final with Nadal.
“A windy day like today, conditions are changing every single game,” Djokovic said.
“It's kind of tough to find the rhythm, and he doesn't give you much rhythm.
"He improved his movement a lot since last year. He definitely deserves to be where he is.
"He's got a very solid backhand. He doesn't make many mistakes from the backhand.
“He hits it very low with depth.”
Nadal also complained about the conditions yesterday.
“The wind was for both of us and always has an impact,” the Spaniard said.
“That’s what happens when you play outdoors.
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“These things are part of the game and you just have to be ready for it.
“But it is better without any wind but that’s interesting too.
“You have to adapt and find the solutions.”