Novak Djokovic relishes French Open 2021 triumph: Will bear in mind the final 48 hours for the remainder of my life

It was arguably Novak Djokovic’s biggest Grand Slam triumph. The gladiator of the game performed 18 units for the reason that 4th spherical, which included a 4-set epic in opposition to Rafael Nadal, and but had sufficient fuel left in him to come back again from 2 units down within the last in opposition to a valiant Stefanos Tsitsipas that prolonged to 4 hours and 11 minutes on the Philippe Chattrier.Less than a yr after he was dumped out within the last in straight units, Djokovic showcased his psychological and bodily fortitude to win his 2nd Roland Garros title and change into the primary man within the Open Era to win all 4 majors no less than twice.Over the final 48 hours, Novak Djokovic proved why he’s thought to be one of many hardest characters the game has ever witnessed. He was down 0-5 within the first et in opposition to Rafal Nadal earlier than he stormed again to oust the 13-time champion in 4 units of high-quality tennis. Beating Nadal on the Paris clay is an inconceivable feat however the Serb has accomplished it twice and he’s the one man to take action.In the ultimate, Djokovic confronted Stefanos Tsitsipas who was giving it his all. In his first Grand Slam last, the 22-year-old from Greece was hitting winners at will together with his booming forehand and stylish single-handed backhand. Djokovic had only a few solutions after he let go of an early benefit in the direction of the tip of the primary set as Tsitsipas dominated the 2nd set.ROLAND GARROS 2021 FINAL: AS IT HAPPENEDHowever, there was not many with raised eyebrows when he launched yet one more comeback. For the sixth time in his Grand Slam profession, Djokovic got here again from being 2 units down and this was the primary time he had accomplished so in a last.”I would like to send my big regards to all the people in Serbia who have supported me and to everyone who has come out to watch us. It has been an unforgettable few moments for me in my life and my career. I will definitely remember these last 48 hours in my life,” Djokovic stated.”I have played almost nine hours over the last 48 hours against two great champions, it was really tough physically over the last three days, but I trusted in my capabilities and knew I could do it,” he added.You will win many Grand Slams: Djokovic tells TsitsipasDjokovic paid his tribute and consoled Stefanos Tsitsipas who left the followers on the Chattrier in awe together with his gorgeous show. He started the ultimate with a double fault however confirmed no indicators of nerves from then on, outclassing Djokovic in large moments with relative ease. Tsitsipas was damaged early within the fifth set however he refused to go away, pushing Djokovic to the boundaries earlier than he fell in need of the end line.A superb finale #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/hZVKPxXUmb— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 13, 2021″I would like to say a few words to Stefanos. I can relate to what he’s going through and I understand how difficult it is to lose in the final. These are the kind of matches you learn from most and knowing him and his team, he will come out much stronger,” Djokovic stated.”I definitely believe he will win many Grand Slams in the future so respect to you and your team.”Djokovic received his nineteenth Grand Slam title on Sunday. He is one behind Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s joint-record tally of 20 majors in males’s singles within the Open Era. Djokovic additionally ended the ‘Nadal curse’ at French Open as he grew to become the primary man to win the Roland Garros title after beating the King of Clay within the earlier rounds.