Novak Djokovic He cried on the track. He saw his daughter Tara ahead and asked to bring her closer. It was his first hug as champion at the US Open, holder of the 24th Grand Slam title. In the distance he had the rest of the family and his team, which he reached surrounded by bodyguards and after several climbs and descents of the stairs of the immense Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Before being carried away by emotion and happiness, not even a gesture of celebration. He politely attends a formal meeting with a rival who deserves that gesture. The Russian Daniel Medvedev he lost in three sets, but after three and a quarter hours of spectacular resistance, which included the ball to win the second set.
On a very special day for him, the Serbian showed the maturity of the 36-year-old. With the trophy tightly held, always by his side, in celebration and analysis he also remembered Carlos Alcaraz. He was his executioner at Wimbledon, the only winner this year at Djokovic at the Grand Slam.
On London grass, it always happens after the defeat of the ‘Big 3 against a young man, the debate on generational change has been reactivated. About, Djokovic had no doubts in New York about accepting the foreground of Carlos Alcaraz.
“I concentrate on what I have to do, I don’t pay attention if there is a replacement or not. For me it is great that there are rivalries. Alcaraz, without a doubt, refreshes tennis. He is a great player, a incredible player, and a great kid too. And, together, we all want more attention and interest in tennis. The more people involved in it, the better,” he said. Djokovic.
Later, talking about his rival Nadal, Federer and Murrayhe took it out again Alcaraz in the conversation. “All the positive things I said about Alcaraz in our three epic fights are serious. He is amazing for our sport. It is logical that there is a debate about whether he is the new rivalry, even if he has had rivals to other players like Sinner or Rune for generations.”
Djokovic, enjoying the competition. “I’m sure there are new young players coming. Until then, you’ll just watch over me.” You feel strong, get up.
Source: La Verdad
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