{"id":295250,"date":"2023-11-27T01:24:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T01:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=295250"},"modified":"2023-11-27T01:24:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T01:24:29","slug":"novak-djokovic-continues-unwanted-streak-after-jannik-sinner-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/tennis\/novak-djokovic-continues-unwanted-streak-after-jannik-sinner-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic continues unwanted streak after Jannik Sinner loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Novak Djokovic was defeated in the Davis Cup semifinal, losing to World No. 4 Jannik Sinner, marking his seventh straight loss against a Top 5 opponent in Davis Cup and Olympic tennis competitions.<\/p>\n

Djokovic expressed disappointment that Serbia did not make it to the Davis Cup final. The world’s top-ranked tennis player lost in the singles match against Italy’s Sinner and the doubles match alongside Miomir Kecmanovic.<\/p>\n

The loss ended a 21-match Davis Cup winning streak. Djokovic admitted that the comprehensive defeat left him with a bitter feeling. Italy will now face Australia in the final on Sunday.<\/p>\n

“Congratulations to Italy for qualifying for the finals,” Djokovic said after the loss. “They deserved it. They played really well, particularly Jannik, in singles against me and then doubles, as well. He barely missed a ball the entire match.”<\/p>\n

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“For me personally, it is a huge disappointment because I take the responsibility, obviously having three match points, being so close to winning it. It is unfortunate, really. This is sport. When you lose for your country, the bitter feeling is even greater.”<\/p>\n

Djokovic declined to take an unannounced doping test an hour and a half before Serbia’s Davis Cup quarter-final against Great Britain. He explained that he wanted to use his pre-match time to focus on his routines rather than worrying about donating blood or urine.<\/p>\n

Djokovic arrived in Malaga with high expectations and a goal to secure the Davis Cup for the second time. He was inspired by his memories of leading the team to victory against France in 2010.<\/p>\n