Andy Roddick has voiced his surprise at Novak Djokovic’s unexpected decision to participate in a tournament just before the French Open.
The second Grand Slam of the year kicks off at Roland-Garros on Sunday, with most top players opting for rest and practice sessions. However, Serbian ace Djokovic took many by surprise when he decided to compete in the Geneva Open, where he celebrated his 1,100th ATP Tour victory after defeating Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets on Wednesday.
This move was triggered by his surprising early departure from the Italian Open due to Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo earlier this month, just two days after being accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle. After undergoing tests, the world number one requested a wild card into the Swiss tournament and is set to play again in the quarter-finals today (Thursday).
The current French Open champion’s participation in the low-key tournament has both delighted and surprised former US Open winner Roddick, 41. He told The Tennis Channel Podcast: “I like the move and I’m also shocked by it.
