Dusan Lajovic SURPRISINGLY admits he felt like ‘apologizing’ Novak Djokovic out of respect after beating him in Banja Luka

In a surprising turn of events, Dusan Lajovic, a Serbian tennis player, admitted to feeling the urge to apologize to his compatriot and fellow tennis star Novak Djokovic after defeating him in the semi-finals of the Banja Luka Challenger tournament.

The two players are known to have a good relationship off the court, which made it all the more difficult for Dusan Lajovic to face Djokovic in a competitive match. However, Lajovic put up a great performance and managed to clinch victory against the world number one, stunning the tennis world.

Lajovic’s admission of feeling like apologizing to Djokovic out of respect for their friendship shows the sportsmanship and mutual respect between the two players, even in the heat of competition. Despite the initial surprise at his level of play, Lajovic remained focused and managed to win the tournament, with the support of the public playing a crucial role in his victory. The crowd rallied behind Lajovic, cheering him on to victory and making the Serbian tennis player’s win against the out-of-form Djokovic unforgettable.

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Banja Luka champion Dusan Lajovic reaches milestone with 100th career clay-court win

Serbian tennis star Dusan Lajovic has made history at the Banja Luka Challenger tournament by recording his 100th career clay-court win. Lajovic is only the second Serbian man in the Open Era to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of his compatriot and tennis legend Novak Djokovic.

Lajovic’s 100th career win on clay came when he defeated Australia’s Jason Kubler in a hard-fought match. Lajovic’s impressive record on clay highlights his proficiency on the surface, which is known to be a difficult and challenging one to master. Lajovic’s achievement is a testament to his skill and consistency on the court, as well as his ability to adapt to different playing conditions. As he continues to compete on the ATP tour, Lajovic will no doubt look to build on this success and add more victories to his already impressive record.

With Djokovic still dominating the clay-court scene with 259 tour-level wins, Lajovic’s achievement serves as a reminder of the depth and talent of Serbian tennis. The country has produced some of the best players in the world, and with players like Lajovic continuing to rise through the ranks, the future of Serbian tennis looks bright.

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