Rio Olympics: Novak Djokovic Breaks Down in Tears as He Lost to Argentina's Juan Martin

Date: 08-08-2016 11:57 am (8 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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World number one male Tennis player Novak Djokovic was left in tears as he was shockingly eliminated in the first round of Rio Olympics by a determined Juan Martin del Potro who beat him 7-6 7-6 . Novak representing Serbia was shocked by Argentina's Del Potro, who had spent 40 minutes stuck in an elevator in the athletes' village earlier on Sunday.
Djokovic's shock loss also comes on a day when Serena Williams and Venus Williams, reigning Olympic champions, suffered their first ever defeat at the Games in 16 matches.
"This is one of the toughest losses in my career," said Djokovic, who was chasing a first Olympic title. "Delpo was the better player and he deserved to win. That's sport," Djokovic told reporters. "In the decisive moments, he just came up with some extraordinary tennis and I have to congratulate him. "It's very sad and disappointing to go out of the tournament this early but I am glad that a good friend of mine, who has struggled with injuries, has won. "It's one of the toughest losses in my life and career. The wounds are still fresh." For Del Potro, this was the sort of night he must have doubted he would ever experience, who cried as he hugged Novak.
 “It was an amazing match for me,” he said. “I didn’t expect to beat Novak tonight because I know my situation, I know my problems with my backhand and my wrist, but I played an amazing match, my forehand worked very great, my serve was okay and the atmosphere was great too.

“He is a friend on tour,” said Del Potro of Novak. “He is a great champion. He is a great person, he told me really kind words in the end and I appreciated it a lot.”


Posted: at 8-08-2016 11:57 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Slimchery at 8-08-2016 12:05 PM (8 years ago)
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so sad, really sad
Posted: at 8-08-2016 12:05 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Slimchery at 8-08-2016 12:06 PM (8 years ago)
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I dey wonder how we go take see the change we have been praying for in Nigeria as the only person wey come and promise us change done begin collect our own money without change, naija na wah ooooh
Posted: at 8-08-2016 12:06 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- morgan1 at 8-08-2016 12:40 PM (8 years ago)
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Eyah,,,pe le,,,,e dey appen like day sometimes,,,
Posted: at 8-08-2016 12:40 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- elchymo at 8-08-2016 12:54 PM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: Slimchery on  8-08-2016 12:06 PM
I dey wonder how we go take see the change we have been praying for in Nigeria as the only person wey come and promise us change done begin collect our own money without change, naija na wah ooooh
Wetin concern naija change with this post? U smoke something??  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 8-08-2016 12:54 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- WhaleDog at 8-08-2016 01:26 PM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: elchymo on  8-08-2016 12:54 PM
Wetin concern naija change with this post? U smoke something??  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Thank you bro ! I didn't know someone did notice this out of context comment posted by our Nija brotha .Hope he's alright ,otherwise I wouldn't know what to make of him .

Posted: at 8-08-2016 01:26 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- DrSoba at 8-08-2016 01:40 PM (8 years ago)
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In sport anything can happen.
Posted: at 8-08-2016 01:40 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Queenkhalees at 8-08-2016 02:41 PM (8 years ago)
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Yeah take heart , try again next time.
Posted: at 8-08-2016 02:41 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- ngfineface at 8-08-2016 03:22 PM (8 years ago)
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Ndo nwa'm. Better luck next time.
Posted: at 8-08-2016 03:22 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- kison at 8-08-2016 04:10 PM (8 years ago)
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NEXT TIME BE careful, be very very careful, CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL……………………………….
Posted: at 8-08-2016 04:10 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- schmit at 8-08-2016 06:31 PM (8 years ago)
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Make  another  person  win
Posted: at 8-08-2016 06:31 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- K01abinibi at 8-08-2016 07:10 PM (8 years ago)
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He who feels he has stand firmly should watch his back dat he might nt fall.These are dangerous times
Posted: at 8-08-2016 07:10 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- EDDYPRINCE at 8-08-2016 11:29 PM (8 years ago)
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Anytin can happen take heart
Posted: at 8-08-2016 11:29 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- dickieponga at 9-08-2016 12:38 AM (8 years ago)
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Make e go sidon e sell the match..
Posted: at 9-08-2016 12:38 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Tos2130 at 9-08-2016 07:58 AM (8 years ago)
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ehyah nxt tym
Posted: at 9-08-2016 07:58 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Tos2130 at 9-08-2016 07:58 AM (8 years ago)
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Posted: at 9-08-2016 07:58 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 9-08-2016 09:47 AM (8 years ago)
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na wa ooooooooooooo
Posted: at 9-08-2016 09:47 AM (8 years ago) | Grande Master
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- CHRISETTE at 9-08-2016 01:32 PM (8 years ago)
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Eya bros
Posted: at 9-08-2016 01:32 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- ruthie at 9-08-2016 06:56 PM (8 years ago)
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sorry fella
Posted: at 9-08-2016 06:56 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- horizontal at 10-08-2016 12:06 PM (8 years ago)
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WHAT HAPPEN TO HIM NOW DAYS THIS GUY NEVER LOOSE A MATCH .THIS IS AN EXAMPLE NEVER SAY NEVER..................
Posted: at 10-08-2016 12:06 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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