Djokovic celebrations rub salt into Murray wounds after household despatched residence
Novak Djokovic shared the aftermath of his twenty third Grand Slam along with his two younger youngsters, in a transfer that may have rubbed salt in Andy Murray’s wounds. Djokovic turned probably the most embellished Grand Slam participant of all time on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud within the remaining at Roland Garros.
The 35-year-old has now eclipsed Rafael Nadal by successful a serious for the twenty third time. He is the favorite to go one additional by triumphing at Wimbledon later this summer season.
After defeating Ruud, Djokovic shared an cute second along with his youngsters, Stefan and Tara. The Serb was seen operating round court docket Philippe-Chatrier with Tara, 5, whereas the remainder of his household watched on.
It was a touching second for Djokovic to spend such a historic second along with his household. However, it might need triggered a way of remorse within the Murray family on Sunday night.
The Briton gained his first grass-court trophy in seven years by successful at Surbiton earlier within the day. Murray defeated Jurij Rodionov in a match that was halted for practically three hours as a consequence of a thunderstorm.
With the match based mostly simply 20 minutes from his residence, it gave Murray’s spouse, Kim, and his 4 youngsters the right alternative to shock the World No 43 by arriving for the second set. However, they have been pressured to go residence as a result of heavy rain.
Murray revealed that he was due to this fact not in a position to have a good time the trophy along with his youngsters. He later despatched a touching message to his children, who returned residence to observe on tv.
“It’s sensible to win one other one,” Murray mirrored. “My kids are always asking me when I go away if I come home with a trophy and that’s been rare these last few years.
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“They actually came two minutes before the rain came my wife had to take them back home. So they’ve missed the end of the match but I think they’re watching on the TV so Sophia, Edie, Teddy and Lola – I hope you’re watching and I’ll bring you home a trophy tonight.”
Murray congratulated Djokovic on his triumph. He said: “I know how difficult it is to win a Slam so for these guys (Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer) to win 23, 22 and 20 it’s ridiculous,” Murray stated.
The two-time Wimbledon champion will now concentrate on getting ready for Wimbledon. He has a wildcard for the Nottingham Challenger and can compete at Queens earlier than heading to the Championships.