Djokovic can write history on a special day for Federer (Provided by Tennis World FR)
Not even the greatest of seers could have foreseen such a moment, as if the fine line between coincidence and fate were collapsing under the weight of history.. Novak Djokovic, today, July 16, 2023, will be able to write another indelible page in the history of tennis, exactly six years after Roger Federer’s 8th title at Wimbledon.
On this hot afternoon of July 16, 2017, the Swiss tennis legend defeated Marin Cilic in straight sets, winning his 19th Major and securing the record number of Wimbledon men’s singles titles.
Tomorrow, Nole will be able to do the same: equal Roger Federer’s record on the same day the Swiss obtained it.For this, Djokovic will have to beat the young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, for his first final on the lawns of the All England Club.
The Tennis Gods wanted an epic final.
Djokovic knows very well that this date is essential for him. 35 finals in Grand Slam tournaments and breaking records one after another.
Novak’s numbers are getting more and more impressive, and the GOAT race now seems to have only one master, at least in terms of stats. After the semi-final victory against Jannik Sinner, Nole explained in a press conference: “The first time I participate in a Grand Slam as a tennis player with the most Grand Slams in history? To be honest, I don’t feel a big difference.
I always travel with a very big ambition and my objective is always to win the title. The records of history won’t change memany thought that after Roland Garros I could relax and experience all this with relief, but this is not the case. I don’t play finals casually, I will always have a very serious and professional approach.
Finally, I think it was the most anticipated final since the start of the tournament, everyone was waiting for him, Alcaraz himself, and he will also play his first final here.”And few people expected it, his game was born on clay but he has an incredible ability to adapt to the surfaces in a short time and according to the opponents.
He is an extraordinary tennis player, a very good boy even off the court. He always behaves very well, no one has bad words for him. His family and his team deserve big words, and watching his matches, i can say it’s the best final the tournament could have“.
2023-07-15 23:11:24
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