Novak Djokovic will get second Rafa Nadal message after breaking Spaniard’s report
Djokovic rewrote historical past at Roland Garros, choosing up his twenty third Major title. As nicely as breaking the lads’s singles report, he tied Serena Williams for probably the most Grand Slams gained within the Open Era.
He additionally turned the primary man to win all 4 Slams at the least 3 times because it marked his third Musketeers’ Cup. Nadal was one of many first gamers to congratulate the Serb as he lifted the trophy on Sunday, sharing a classy message on social media.
And he took the chance to laud Djokovic’s feat once more throughout this yr’s commencement ceremony at his Rafa Nadal Academy. Addressing the gang and the scholars on Wednesday, Nadal mentioned: “Three days ago, Roland Garros ended.
“First of all, I want to congratulate Novak Djokovic for having achieved something that had never been achieved before in men’s tennis. Reaching 23 Grand Slams titles are numbers which, a few years ago, seemed impossible to reach, and he has achieved it.
“Many congratulations to Novak from here – personally and from the entire academy – for having achieved something so difficult in a sport as competitive as tennis.” Another French Open champion was additionally current for the commencement, as Iga Swiatek gave a speech and offered diplomas days after lifting her third Roland Garros trophy.
The Spaniard additionally congratulated the WTA world No 1 on her fourth Major trophy and Swiatek – a self-confessed massive fan of Nadal – paid tribute to her idol. The 22-year-old mentioned: “During the last few weeks I have been able to see a quote in Court Philippe-Chatrier, in which it is said that victory belongs to the most tenacious.
“Thanks to Rafa, the word tenacity has a great meaning for me. Rafa, you have shown us that The best way to live life is to never give up.” And the academy additionally helped Swiatek out with one ultimate achievement she hadn’t correctly crossed off.
After presenting the graduates with their diplomas and posing for pictures, Swiatek mentioned: “If I could borrow one of the hats and throw it in the air that would be so cool because when I graduated it was during COVID, so I got only an online graduation.”
And she bought to just do that. Swiatek donned one of many caps, moved the tassel from one facet to the opposite and threw it within the air with the Rafa Nadal Academy graduates.