Watch: Djokovic Gifts French Open Winning Racket to Young Fan
Tennis virtuoso Novak Djokovic was encouraged by the vociferous chants of a young boy on road to his 19th Grand Slam title at the French Open. The Serbian giant was kind enough to reward his little motivator with the winning racquet, the weapon of choice he’d just used to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
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The ecstasy of the fan knew no bounds as Djokovic, having reigned supreme in his four hour 11-minute battle on Sunday, walked up towards the front seats and handed over his prized possession. A video of the kid’s reaction, a cute mix of utter disbelief and euphoric joy, is winning hearts on social media.
This kid’s reaction when Djoker gives him his racket is everything pic.twitter.com/uc2mA1BXbv
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) June 13, 2021
In the post-match press meet, the champion athlete reasoned his gesture and said that it was a token of gratitude for the boy for supporting him throughout the match.
“This boy was in my ear the entire match. He was encouraging me. He was actually giving me tactics. He was like: ‘Hold your serve, get an easy first ball, then dictate, go to his backhand.’ He was coaching me literally”, Djokovic said.
A gift to a great supporter #RolandGarros | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/F04a5UDNQr
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 13, 2021
While many congratulated the boy for this freak swing of luck, others praised Djokovic for his benevolent gesture.
Congrats Nole for the fantastic win at Roland Garros!✌
God bless you @DjokerNole for making happy that boy!!!— George Staicu (@Microfinance_GS) June 13, 2021
Unbelievable moment for that kid, and what a great gesture from Nole. Makes me love and respect him even more.
— michael epps (@michael_epps) June 13, 2021
Djokovic has added another feather to his cap with his victory over Tsitsipas, becoming the only male player to have won each of the four Grand Slams at least twice. He is also now one major championship away from tying with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (20 apiece) for the most men’s Grand Slam singles titles.
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