Novak Djokovic defeated Dan Evans to advance to the third round of the championships for the 19th time. He encountered Gael Monfils afterward, exchanging light-hearted banter about their longevity in tennis. Djokovic expressed joy in his performance and humorously reflected on the prospect of retirement with friends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Despite his often mechanical playing style, Djokovic reveals an emotional side, underscoring his longing for connection with fans. Humorously, he mentioned margaritas, amusing the crowd while acknowledging he has never tried one.
Both are 38 and still dangerous in any draw. Djokovic smiled back. They talk the same language, walk the same walk, if in different directions with different ambitions.
Djokovic knows what we want to know. And he usually gets in first, as he did on Centre Court after his second solid win, playing outrageously to the gallery.
For all that his tennis can seem brilliantly mechanical and his words can sound scripted, he is a genuinely emotional man. He loves what he does, and he wants to be loved.
I don't know why I said margaritas because I never had a margarita in my life but I guess it sounds good.
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