Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Monday, May 26, 2025
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Novak Djokovic Back to finding a possible 25th career singles champion on this year’s Roland-Garros.
However, the greatness of history is still a pity for his long-term competitor Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray No more touring to inspire him to be more great.
The three-time Roland Garros champion spoke in the media ahead of his first round in Paris on Monday.
38-year-old former world No. 1 Djokovic is still celebrating his 100-time Pro Tour title in Geneva Hubert Hurkacz.
It was a quick turnaround for Djokovic, who traveled from Geneva to Paris in time to attend a tribute ceremony for 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who retired last year.
“Yesterday was a busy day, a very good, a great day. It was obviously a great milestone to win the 100th title, and of course, for my game and my level of confidence, winning the Roland Garros, which was definitely a great milestone.”
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“So it was a wonderful moment, and it was really one of the best I’ve ever had in this court. It was true that I walked into the court with Federer and Murray and were there to accompany Nadal and experienced all the glory of yesterday’s celebration of his career. We were all happy for him because he definitely deserved it.” Djokovic appeared in court with his former “Big Four” rivals, Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray.
Seeing his footprint embedded in the center stage of Roland Garros, shed tears for the 14-time French Open Champion, his old rival was moved pic.twitter.com/t61ruuezip
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For Djokovic, this made him realize that the end of his tennis career is likely to get up early instead of later.
“Well, I mean, honestly, I’m thinking about last night or yesterday, too, when we’re watching Rafa’s speech, especially those moments, especially when we’re in the back room, three of us, three of us, I’m just, yes, yes, obviously talking to my good guys and Murray about their good guys, and of course, I’m still there, I’m still there, but I’m still there, but I’m still there, but I’m still there. They’re all gone, and I’m a little sad because those guys are the biggest motivations for my competition so fiercely and for such a long time.
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Djokovic added his “big four competitors” even if we are the most intense competitors, that personal style is the same when you lean your heart on the court like he did yesterday. Almost impossible, it is not impossible.
“That’s what we basically told him when we were on the court. It was really great. You know, celebrating the honor and commendation of the Roland Garros is celebrating Rafa.”
Djokovic McKenzie McDonald’s In the first round.
