Djokovic expressed that reaching the third round in a season of fatigue was an achievement, admitting he was out of gas mentally and physically.
He highlighted how winning a gold medal drained him, impacting his freshness at the US Open, where he tried but felt he lacked the necessary energy.
Carlos Alcaraz echoed Djokovic's sentiments, stating that he came into the Open with less energy than he anticipated, affected by the demanding tournament schedule.
This year's unique challenge lies in the tight schedule of major tournaments, which players warned would be taxing, especially with rapid surface changes.
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