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  • Djokovic slams the knockers who call him a quitter

    5/4/08 7:28 PM | Johan Lindahl
    - Novak Djokovic says he not a quitter and blasted the doubters after he stopped play against Roger Federer in Monte Carlo while feeling ill.

    “I always put my health first. I had tests after Monte Carlo and doctors say I still have the infection. I'm not at 100 percent - I need a week of rest for that.

    ”People expected a lot from that match, but I've still got a lot of them to play in my career.“

    Djokovic, who has a first-round bye at this week's Rome Masters said he's made of stronger stuff than how he's been portrayed. ”I'm a sportsman, a professional and I always try to give 100 percent. I'm not a quitter.

    “I'm not trying to find excuses. It was hurtful to hear that I retire when I'm losing. I'm unhappy if I have that reputation, it's not something that I want.”

    The Serb said that despite his condition,“ I've been practising better that I thought. I'm feeling better than I thought I would be.”

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  • sisterofnight12 | 5/4/08 8:12 PM

    to prove that he's not a quitter,he's gotta do something.making statements like "i'm not a quitter" is not enough.

  • agf25agf | 5/6/08 12:34 AM

    actions speak LOUDER than words!..... He doesn't have to SAY it, he MUST do what he's suppose to do!

  • xsunhinex | 5/11/08 3:12 AM

    of course actions speak louder than words! THAT´S WHY he´s on the best way to win in ROM! just wait and see -.-

  • sisterofnight12 | 5/11/08 12:07 PM

    what a coincidence!!! just one week after claiming of being "really,really sick",he plays in the final of a masters-series tournament.yeah,he was really sick in federer's match!!

  • marijanahood | 5/11/08 12:43 PM

    sister, go back to the night. novak is such optimistic and good person, ask robert de niro, or maria sharapowa btw. :)) u simply don't know what a u talking about. don't know. No one in his position is not crazy to take a risk of serious injury or illness. it was close with roger federer, he almost lost 1st set. but u don't see the light, your nick speaks for you

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