Novak Djokovic: “It feels great to have the lead over Nadal”

“It’s great to be ahead of Nadal,” Djokovic said in an interview after winning the title. “Everyone goes their own way. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about Nadal and Federer over the last 15 years. But I am who I am because Nadal and Federer have pushed me to improve.”

With his 23rd Grand Slam title, Djokovic has become the player with the most championships in history. The Serbian tennis player shared: "I don't want to say I'm the best in history because that would be disrespectful to others.

Every tennis player dreams of playing in a Grand Slam and winning it at least once. I've been incredibly lucky in my life to have won 23 and it's an incredible feeling."

Djokovic becomes the best tennis player in the history of Grand Slam with 23 championships

“With what we've been through in the past few weeks, behind closed doors, I've really tortured you. Thank you for being my rock and always believing in me,” Djokovic said in tribute to coach Goran Ivanisevic.

Djokovic interacts with fans after historic championship

At present, Djokovic said he has no intention of retiring as he has continuously won major tournaments. Djokovic said he is only thinking about Wimbledon and affirmed that he will not participate in any other tournaments to rest.

Wimbledon is the next important tournament in the Grand Slam system taking place from July 3 to 16 in London.

Meanwhile, Casper Ruud, who lost 0-3 to Djokovic on the night of June 11, sent his congratulations to the Serbian tennis player: "Every day that passes, you conquer a record and rewrite tennis history once again. It's hard to explain how wonderful it is, how great you are and how you are an inspiration to so many people around the world .

Congratulations. I know this is probably the sweetest victory among the Grand Slams you have won, so I am happy to be the first to congratulate you."

Besides the record of most championships, Djokovic also has another record when in all 4 Grand Slam tournaments, he has won at least 3 times.

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