US Open: Novak Djokovic Opens Up On Retirement After Beating Kei Nishikori

Novak Djokovic might not be set for a retirement this season, but he is already preparing for it and what he expected people's perception of him to be when he no longer on the court. 

The Serbian ace made a stunning comeback from a set down and beat Japanese opponent, Kei Nishikori, in a four sets 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-3, 6-2  to advance to the round of 16 of the US Open. 

Nishikori, who had lost 18 consecutive set against the world number on, picked the first set by winning three straight set points including using a sublime shot that made the audience ecstatic. 

Being someone who has devoted to the sport, Djokovic wants his fellow tennis players to remember him ad one that gave his all to the sport and he would like to ensure his foundation focus on helping younger players to get better. 

"I would like people, particularly my peers, the fellow tennis players, both men's and women's aide to remember me as someone that first if all left his heart out on the court," said the world number one.

Djokovic missed out on becoming the first player to win a Golden Slam after failing to reach the first of the Tokyo Olympic Games. However, he is aiming for his fourth Grand Slam in a single season at the US Open. 

"I try to not take anything for granted," he added. "Sometimes it's difficult to take a step back and observe things from a different perspective once you're in the, so to say, game."