2023-06-12 15:41:02
Kylian Mbappe THOMAS SAMSON / AFP
The reactions are raining since the coronation of Novak Djokovic, Sunday Porte d’Auteuil, where he became the first man to win 23 Grand Slam titles.
In addition to the expected and rapid reaction of Rafael Nadal and that which is expected of Roger Federer, the current figures of the little yellow ball wanted to congratulate the insatiable champion. Winner of the US Open 2022 and beaten in the semi-finals by the Djoker, Carlos Alcaraz blew on Instagram: “Congratulations for this title and for this new record “@DjokerNole”. The world number 1 and winner of Roland-Garros 2023 Iga Swiatek posted on twitter a sober: “Congratulations @DjokerNole“. Stefanos Tsitsipas has, as often, made a writing effort to pay tribute to the Serb. “You touched our hearts with your unwavering spirit and strong determination. Your ability to meet challenges has become a beacon of hope for fans around the world. Thank you for showing us that with hard work and passion, dreams can come true.»
And some take a stand in the eternal debate on the “Goat» («Greatest of all time», «the best of all time“). For former world number 1 Andy Roddick, the debate is settled: “Difficult to oppose numerical arguments to the fact that @DjokerNole is the best! If you have an argument against this, it is that it is based on feelings and not on results. Congratulations on 23 (major titles)! It’s crazy even to think it’s possible.»
Same story for the old 5e world player Eugenie Bouchard: “ I’m Roger’s (Federer’s) biggest fan, but we all have to admit that Novak is the undisputed GOAT. He is incredibly impressive.»
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“Is it thanks to Nadal and Federer that Djokovic was able to reach 23 Grand Slams or because of them that he only won 23? », wonders for his part the tricolor technician Patrick Mouratoglou. Huge question.
The sports world also reacted to Djokovic’s exploit. Present on Sunday in the stands of Philippe Chatrier, alongside Olivier Giroud, Théo Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard or even Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the star of Paris SG Kylian Mbappé wrote on his Instagram account, “You made history, congratulations. »
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