Cincinnati glory special in my career: Djokovic

<p>London [UK], August 20 (ANI): Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic, who clinched his maiden Cincinnati Masters title on Monday, said that the victory is among the special moments in his career.</p><p>The 31-year-old further admitted that going into the match was psychologically difficult as he had never won on the court before.</p><p>\"Definitely one of the most special moments in my career. Achievements, making history in the sport that I truly love is a great privilege and honour and something that I\'ll be very proud of for the rest of my life,\" ATP website quoted Djokovic, as saying.</p><p>\"Coming into today\'s match, it wasn\'t easy psychologically because I knew I lost to him every time I played him on this court. But at the same time, I liked my chances because I felt better and better as the tournament was progressing. It was by far the best performance of the week,\" he added.</p><p>The former World number one had registered a comprehensive 6-4, 6-4 win over Swiss tennis star Roger Federer in the final that lasted one hour twenty-four minutes.</p><p>Reflecting on his emotions after claiming victory, the Serbian said that he is proud and content with his performance.</p><p>\"I\'m pleased and proud and very satisfied. Just filled with great emotions. I tried five times. I didn\'t succeed. I kept on coming here and I felt, to be honest, more pressure every time that I kept coming. It\'s very fulfilling. It\'s hard to compare,\" he said.</p><p>Djokovic will next participate in the US open where he is one of the favourites to lift the trophy. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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