Djokovic admits that it’s not always easy to think clearly in such situations.
“Of course, thousands of thoughts are running in your head at that moment,” he said. “You feel pressure, no doubt. It’s just now how you handle it, how you adapt to it, and how you bring yourself back to the present moment and try to get the most out of it.”
The Serb has won 16 matches from match point down and only lost three while holding match point. In comparison to his big three rivals, he is head and shoulders ahead, as Federer is 22-24, and Nadal is 17-8.
Additionally, Djolkovic’s five victories from match point down are more than Federer (4) and Nadal (0).
“As I said, statistically I’ve been lucky to win more of these kinds of matches,” he said. “Of course, the more you win these particular matches, the better you feel. I think it gets to the head of your opponents more, as well. That’s what I want. I want them to know that regardless of the scoreline, I’m always there, I’m always fighting till the last shot, and I’m able to turn things around.
“Of course, going into the court with anybody knowing that they know as well what I’m capable of is, of course, advantage.”
Djokovic says that Sunday’s victory will give him an enormous confidence boost moving forward.
“I think in the tough days, when you’re not maybe striking the ball, not feeling your best on the court, and you win the match, particularly if it’s like later stages of the tournament, like the finals, it just gives you even more confidence and satisfaction for achieving that.”
