Djokovic and the bathroom: “My guardian angels are there”

Novak Djokovic (34 years old) achieved his second Roland Garros and his 19th Grand Slam tThey defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final by 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and 6-4 in 4:11.

“My whole team has helped me get here. I have spent almost nine hours on the track in the last 48 against two great champions and two great players (Nadal and Tsitsipas), it has not been easy either physically or mentally. They have been very hard days, but I have found a way to believe in myself when I was losing two sets to zero. It's a dream that has come true once again and I don't want to stop here, “said the Serbian at the foot of the court after closing the game.” From these defeats you learn the most and you and your team will come stronger. I think you will win more Grand Slam in the future, “he dedicated to his rival.

“I am delighted and very proud of this achievement that marks the history of the sport that I love with all my heart. It is very inspiring and satisfying for me. It is probably in the top three of the best experiences of my career, “said the Serbian at a press conference. revealed why he had given one of his rackets to a kid: “I didn't know him, but I listened to him the whole game, especially when he was 0-2. He gave me tactics, 'go ahead, play backwards.' I wanted to show my gratitude to him. “. Nole joked about his recovery after going to the bathroom in the final: “My guardian angels were there, in a special corner that I have. It's a secret, and I can't reveal it because it works so well for me.”

Tsitsipas: “I hope I get half of it”

For its part, Stefanos Tsitsipas, who saw the match won, it was difficult for him to articulate his speech: “I have done everything I could. Novak has shown what a great champion he is. His career inspires me and one day I will achieve half of what he has achieved “.” I have learned that in a 'big' having that advantage does not mean anything You have yet to win one (set) and it is not that I relaxed or changed somethingWhat happened was that he (Djokovic) came back as if he were a different player. I don't know how he did it. He played very well and did not leave me space, “he lamentedthe Greek at a press conference. According to Tsitsipas, the key to raising a “big” is “resistance, the ability to maintain a high level for a long time. ““I have given everything and I have not been able to do better,” said the player. “If not at my own level there are no reasons not to win a title”, concluded.