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Djokovic encourages participation at 'unique' Olympics

Wednesday, May 25 2016 by SNTV
  • World No.1 Novak Djokovic reacts to questions on tennis players potentially pulling out of the Olympic Games following his opening round win at the French Open (Tuesday May 24).

    SOUNDBITE (English): Novak Djokovic, defeated Yen-Hsun Lu 6-4, 6-1, 6-1
    (Q. A few players today are opting out of the Olympics even though their ranking would take them. What do you think of this?)
    "I would definitely encourage people to rethink of getting points out there. In the end of the day, you know, the players that will not participate, it's completely their decision. It's individual, got to respect that. From my perspective, being part of Olympic Games is something that, you know, I don't think I have ever experienced before. It's wonderful, wonderful feeling being there with all the best athletes from around the world, being part of that Olympic Village, you know."

    SOUNDBITE (English): Novak Djokovic, defeated Yen-Hsun Lu 6-4, 6-1, 6-1
    (Q. How did you feel out there for your first match? Maybe the first set a little bit tired or just time to get your footing out there?)
    "Kind of get used to the conditions and the new court, a new tournament. Well, second and third set were really good. I thought I found my rhythm. First set, you know, was up and down. But I'll take the positives out of it, and I'm hoping I can progress as the tournament goes on. "

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