Novak Djokovic has been pretty vocal about his failing body. After withdrawing from the Australian Open, he told the media, “ This is probably the new reality I have to accept—that my body will probably betray me more often than it has throughout my entire career.” Even now, after his round 1 US Open 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 win over Learner Tien , he couldn’t help but think about the age difference between himself and his opponent, making it clear that he has to take things a little slower now.

At the post-match interview, when the reporter asked him about the things he is most proud of now that he is not as young , “To be quite honest with you, I mean, I wish I had Learner Tien’s age. But that’s not possible. Actually, he’s double less my age. That’s incredible. But I guess when y

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