Djokovic's message and Nadal's congratulations: "23 was an impossible number to imagine a few years ago"

Serenity starred in Novak Djokovic's celebration at Roland Garros, which kept the screams and even tears. After the winning point, he lay on the ground with his legs and arms stretched out, but soon got up and sat in his chair to quietly, calmly, watch the entire trophy ceremony.. There were videos, there was a small tribute to Yannick Noah, the last French champion, 40 years ago, there was a short speech by Casper Ruud and then it was Djokovic's turn.

Dressed in a Lacoste sweatshirt made for the occasion, with a 23 on the right of the chest, Djokovic raised the Cup of the Musketeers at one end of the stage, sang the Serbian anthem and began his thanks.. First, he addressed the local public in French. “It is curious that he has achieved 23 here, in the Grand Slam that has cost me the most, where I have had very hard times, it is very, very special,” he commented.. And then, already in English, he addressed his team. “I want to thank you for your patience and your tolerance. People don't see it, but in the last few weeks I have tortured you,” Djokovic said.

“My children are here and that is why I want to send a message to the young people of the whole world. Whatever you want in life, go after it.. When I was 17 years old, I wanted to win Wimbledon and be the number one in tennis and I worked hard to achieve it.. I felt it with every cell in my body, I found the power to create my own destiny. My advice is this: if you want a better future, create it”, proclaimed Djokovic, who ended his speech with a patriotic emblem: “Serbia!”

Before, he had thanked sports stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Olivier Giroud, Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for their presence in the stands, who encouraged and congratulated him. Others, from home, also did it, like Rafa Nadal, who wrote on Twitter: “Many congratulations on this incredible achievement, Djokovic. 23 was an impossible number to imagine a few years ago and you did it! Enjoy it with your family and equipment!”