The record is not enough: Novak Djokovic still has a lot to do
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The triumph in Paris makes Djokovic the record Grand Slam winner and number one in the world rankings again. The pleasure lasts only for a short time, because the Serb keeps storming on. He still has big goals.
GEnjoyment or satisfaction, that was the question in the final moments of the French Open. After the match point, Novak Djokovic lay on his back and with his arms outstretched on the clay court and was applauded by thousands of spectators. Before the award ceremony, when the stadium announcer listed Djokovic’s successes, he sat on his bench, tilted his head back, closed his eyes and smiled. And when the Serbian anthem was played, he listened intently, “Coupe des Mousquetaires” in hand and a sports jacket already embroidered with a “23” in the colors of his homeland.
So it was done early Sunday evening, Novak Djokovic had won his 23rd title at one of the four most important tennis tournaments in the world and can now call himself the Grand Slam record champion. At the same time, he has returned to the top of the world rankings and is now number one in his 388th week, which is also a record. And, Mr. Djokovic, how do you feel now that you have been an all-round success?
