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Watch: Emotional Novak Djokovic touches clay court in potential French Open farewell

Danijones18 hours ago03 mins

An emotional Novak Djokovic touched the clay court at Roland Garros on Friday, June 6, hinting at a potential French Open farewell after his loss to Jannik Sinner in the semi-final. Djokovic was beaten in straight sets by Sinner with a scoreline of 4-6, 5-7, 6-7 (3) after 3 hours and 16 minutes in a fiercely contested match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. But what caught the attention of the fans was how the Serbian reacted as he was making his way out of the court. After the exhausting encounter, Djokovic set down his kitbag and acknowledged the fans by waving to them and thanking the crowd for their support during the contest. Sinner vs Djokovic semi-final Highlights After that, in a heartwarming gesture, the former World No.1 bent down and touched the Parisian clay, perhaps hinting that it could have been his final game at Roland Garros. You can see the full video below: What Djokovic said after the match After the match, Djokovic addressed the gesture and admitted that he may not return for the French Open next year. The Serbian said if it was indeed his final appearance at Roland Garros, then it was a wonderful one. “This could have been the last match I ever play here, I don’t know. That’s why it was a bit more emotional at the end,” he said. “But if this was my farewell match at Roland Garros, it was a wonderful one — the atmosphere and the support from the crowd were incredible. “Do I wish to keep playing? Yes, I do. But will I be able to return in 12 months’ time? I’m not sure. That’s all I can say for now.” Djokovic said that his focus is now on Wimbledon and the US Open and also mentioned the posibility of returning to Australia. If it was indeed his final appearance at Roland Garros, then Djokovic will end his time at the iconic court as a three-time French Open champion and with a record of 101-17. Published On: Jun 7, 2025

Tennis needs Novak Djokovic, people don’t see how he really is: Jannik Sinner

Danijones21 hours ago06 mins

Jannik Sinner is hoping that Novak Djokovic isn’t bringing his career to an end and claimed that tennis needs the Serbian star after beating him to reach the final of the French Open 2025. Sinner downed Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) at Court Philippe-Chatrier in three hours and 16 minutes to set up a clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Following the completion of the match, Djokovic seemed to be emotional and set down his kitbag and waved to the crowd as he made his exit. The former World No.1 touched the court, hinting that this could have been his final match at Roland Garros. Speaking at the press conference, Sinner said it is always nice to see Djokovic in the locker room and hailed him as a role model for the younger generation of players. “First of all, we hope that that’s not the case. I feel like tennis needs him… Having someone different than the younger guys.. my point of view.. it’s so nice to see him in the locker room and having this energy of everything. I saw him practising a couple of days ago. He’s very precise in everything he does. He’s a true role model for all of us. If that’s the case, I’m happy to be part of this. Because it’s a part of history also. Also for me, it’s nice to be part of this. Let’s hope it’s not the case. He said maybe, so you never know,” said Sinner. ‘People don’t see how Djokovic really is’ Sinner did spend time with Djokovic when he broke into the ATP tour scene and trained with the Serbian in Monaco. When asked about what he learned from the former World No.1, Sinner said that he picked up many things from Djokovic and the Serbian legend always answered to him in an honest way. Sinner also claimed that people from the outside have a different image of Djokovic. He said that the Serbian is a very kind person and helpful in times when you need it the most. The Italian said that Djokovic is very important for him as a player and as as person. “Many things. I was lucky enough to practice with him when I was very young. In Monaco we practiced a lot. Every time I asked questions, he answered me in a very honest way. It’s very nice. People don’t see how he really is. I think people from outside or people who don’t know him have a different picture of him. It’s not like this. He’s a very kind person. He’s very helpful in times when you need it. I’ve learned many things from him. I feel like my game style is.. not the same, because we are different, but at times similar. I’ve watched a lot of his videos. I was lucky I could share the court with him some time ago. He’s very important for me as a player and also as a person. I really appreciate his kind words because it means I’m improving as a player, which is the most important part,” said Sinner. Sinner will face Alcaraz in the men’s final on Sunday, June 8. Published On: Jun 7, 2025