Novak Djokovic diminished to tears on well-known Serbian balcony after US Open win

Djokovic joined the Serbian nationwide basketball workforce on the historic balcony of the Old Palace (Stari Dvor) in Belgrade. The event marked Djokovic’s twenty fourth Grand Slam victory and celebrated Serbia’s accomplishment of profitable a silver medal on the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

During his speech to the Serbian individuals, Djokovic conveyed his deep appreciation for the massive and welcoming turnout. He started by providing his congratulations to Serbia’s basketball runner-ups, honouring each these from the previous and the present technology. The US Open champion additionally thanked the workforce for his or her heat welcome and permitting him to hitch in with their celebrations.

“There are rare moments when I am speechless, and this is one of them,” he passionately conveyed to the crowd whereas on stage with the Serbian basketball workforce. “This is a childhood dream come true for me.”

“Like many of my generation, I was there to relish the previous successes of various sports teams, including water polo and basketball. This is a great honor for me; this is priceless, and this feeling will never happen again.

“I stand right here with nice athletes and, above all, good individuals with whom I’ve a very good connection. I instructed them a short time in the past that I additionally felt their concord and that second of humanity.”

Djokovic also took a moment to acknowledge Borisa Simanic, the power forward for the Serbian national team, who tragically lost a kidney following an injury during a game against South Sudan at the FIBA World Cup. He encouraged everyone to chant Borisa’s name, recognising him as a national hero.

Djokovic secured his fourth US Open championship at Flushing Meadows, achieving a commanding straight-sets victory of 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 over Medvedev. The Serbian superstar equaled a historical record, and set 11 in the process.

Following his victory, Djokovic reflected on achieving his “childhood dream” to compete at the pinnacle of the sport for such an extended period. When questioned about the possibility of retirement, which has become a hot topic surrounding the 36-year-old, he playfully suggested that he might continue to stick around for quite some time.

“I really feel good in my very own physique. I nonetheless really feel I bought the assist of my atmosphere, of my workforce, of my household,” he told reporters. “Knowing that I play at such a excessive degree nonetheless and I win the largest tournaments on this sport, I don’t need to depart this sport if I’m nonetheless on the high, you realize if I’m nonetheless taking part in the way in which I’m taking part in.”

“Eventually, at some point, I’ll depart tennis in about 23, 24 years, and there may be going to be new younger gamers arising. Until then, I assume you’ll see me a bit extra.”