The Serbian expands his legend after completing 24 Grand Slam tournaments in the United States. Nole admitted he aspired to that goal and took the opportunity to remember the late basketball star.
In the United States, Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam, equaling Margaret Court’s number of majors. At 36, the Serbian tennis player beat Russian Daniil Medvedev to become champion of the 2023 US Open. Nole admitted after the consecration that a few years ago he had detected the possibility of opting for this brand and had not let this opportunity pass him by.
“It means everything to me. I repeat myself, but I always have to remember that I am living the dream I had as a child: to compete at the highest level in this sport that has given me and my family so much. Coming from a lot of adversity in the 90s, some wars in our country, and being able to overcome that, especially my parents with a lot of sacrifices to support me in practicing this sport, I love you and thank you very much , ” the Balkans began by saying. , during the awards ceremony.
Regarding the 24 Grand Slam tournaments, Djokovic said: “Making history in this sport is special, with everything that word means. It’s hard to find the words. When I was 7 or 8 years old, I dreamed of becoming the best in the world and winning Wimbledon. It’s the “only” thing I wanted. But then I started having new dreams, setting new goals. “I never imagined I would be here talking about 24 Grand Slams.”
“I didn’t think it would be reality. But in the “Over the last two years I felt like I had an opportunity to make history, and why not take it if it was presented to me” added one of the best in tennis history.
What caught the attention was the tribute he paid to the late basketball star. Kobe Bryant, who wore 24 for the Los Angeles Lakers, is precisely the magic number that Nole reached at Arthur Ashe. Novak Djokovic, wearing a t-shirt bearing the basketball player’s image, explained the reasons.
“I thought about making this jersey with Kobe Bryant a week ago, I didn’t share it with anyone until a few days ago when I asked for help to make it. Kobe was a close friend, we talked a lot about the winning mentality, also when I was struggling with my injury and fighting to get back to the top of the sport. He was one of the people I trusted the most, always there for any kind of support and advice. What happened a few years ago with his death and that of his daughter hurt me deeply. I thought 24 was the number he wore when he became a Lakers and basketball legend, so this jersey was a good idea to recognize everything he accomplished,” said the new champion.
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