Novak Djokovic sends heartfelt message to youngsters after record-breaking French Open victory
Novak Djokovic claimed a historic French Open title, defeating Casper Ruud in the finals.
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Novak Djokovic shattered all records on Sunday, as he became the first male tennis player to claim 23 Grand Slam titles. He defeated Casper Ruud in the finals in straight sets to win his third French Open title. The Serbian was emotional after his triumph and shared a positive message for the youngsters.
Novak Djokovic encouraged the budding athletes to focus on the present, and not dwell too much into the past. The Serbian did not have the best of results in the lead-up to the 2023 French Open, however, like always, he stepped up when it mattered the most. His victory meant that he reclaimed the world number-one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz, whom he defeated in four sets in the semifinals.
Barring a few hiccups in the final, Novak Djokovic was utterly ruthless against Casper Ruud. The Serb is now undefeated in Grand Slam tournaments for almost over a year. His last defeat in a Major tournament came at the 2022 French Open in the quarterfinals against Rafael Nadal, where he lost in four sets.
Novak Djokovic shares a message after claiming the French Open title
Novak Djokovic is known for making graceful post-match speeches, be it a victory or a loss. He always encourages the youngsters to keep pushing and sets an example for them to follow. The Serb encouraged the younger generation to work hard and create the future they believe in.
“I’d just like to send a message to every young person. Whatever you’re pursuing whether it’s tennis, sports, or anything else. Be in the present, forget about the past. If you want the future, you create it. Take the means in your hands. Believe it. Create it,” said Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic moves one Grand Slam ahead of Rafael Nadal, who currently has 22 titles to his name. The world number one has another opportunity to complete a historic Calendar Slam this year, as he has already claimed the Australian Open title in January.
He enters as the certain favorite at the Championships next month, where he will be aiming to win his five straight titles. The 36-year-old missed out on an opportunity to complete his Calendar Slam in 2021 when he was defeated by Daniil Medvedev in the finals of the US Open.
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