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Novak Djokovic may have some added motivation for his U.S. Open quarterfinal match against Andy Roddick Thursday night after the American openly mocked and questioned the long list of injuries Djokovic claims to be hurting from.
Roddick had an easy time in his fourth-round match, beating Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets, while Djokovic limped his way to a five-set win over Tommy Robredo.
Following the match, Robredo accused Djokovic of exaggerating his injuries, and when during his Tuesday press conference about Djokovic’s numerous ailments, Roddick had this to say:
Q. When (Djokovic was) asked about his injuries today, mentioning the right ankle as opposed to the left ankle, the other day.
ANDY RODDICK: Isn't it both of them? And a back and a hip?
Q. And when he said there are too many to count.
ANDY RODDICK: And a cramp.
Q. Do you get the sense right now that he is...
ANDY RODDICK: Bird flu.
Q. Lot of things. Beijing hangover.
ANDY RODDICK: Yeah.
Q. He's got pretty long list of illness.
ANDY RODDICK: Anthrax. SARS. Common cough and cold.
Q. Got a lot of things going on with him.
ANDY RODDICK: Sure.
Q. Do you think he's bluffing?
ANDY RODDICK: No, I mean, I'm sure ‑‑
Q. The way you're saying it, almost means you feel like...
ANDY RODDICK: No, if it's there, it's there. There's just a lot. You know, he's either quick to call a trainer or he's the most courageous guy of all time. I think it's up for you guys to decide.
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