On Friday, Dusan Lajovic achieved the biggest victory of his career against Novak Djokovic, and then he
\nwas on the verge of losing his semi-final match against Miomir Kecmanovic today. However, after an
\nalmost 3-hour match on the Centre Court, he managed to return his focus on the match and scheduled
\nhis duel with Rublev at the same place tomorrow at 2 PM.
\n\u201cI thought I was losing the match in the second set; he had me on the ropes. They I regained my strength
\nin a game when he was serving for the match. I was more tired from yesterday\u2019s match against Nole. I
\nsaid to myself, just try to fight until the end of the second set, so if you\u2019re out of fuel in the third set, that\u2019s
\nfine. Then I felt in control. It was an exhausting match. I felt it could go both ways. You cannot really
\nexpect anything in a match like this one. I needed this after yesterday\u2019s match,\u201d visibly content Lajovic
\nexplained.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s finalist of the Srpska Open in Banjaluka has defeated as many as three compatriots \u2013
\nKrajinovic, Djokovic and Kecmanovic. In the semi-final match, Lajovic and Kecmanovic played some
\nreally long rallies. After a 30-shot rally, Lajovic opted for a drop shot but got unlucky. The point went to the
\nopponent and the two of them exchanged some significant glances.<\/p>\n
"It would have been good if the ball skipped the net. We felt relaxed, the atmosphere was enjoyable and it
\nwas a real pleasure to play\u201d.
\nHe also mentioned Kecmanovic\u2019s comment after the match.
\n\u201cHe said \u2018you\u2019ll win everything if you continue like this\u2019\u201d.
\nOnce again the Serbian tennis player discussed mental preparations and their importance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI worked with a psychologist more in the past but I\u2019m focused more now on being mentally healthy, to feel
\ngood. These are my priorities. There was always a conflict between tennis and how you feel. Now I made
\na switch in that argument and see my mental health as my priority. If I\u2019m mentally strong as much as I
\nwant to be, then I\u2019ll give it my all on the court and that\u2019s the best way to look at it\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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