Djokovic: If you want a better future, you just have to create it

Novak Djokovic received the trophy from Yannick Noah and then gave an inspirational speech after winning his third Roland Garros title and 23rd Grand Slam. According to him, setting a record for the most titles in the four top tournaments right in Paris has a special meaning. Because it was always the most difficult for him in the French capital. From the new week, the Serbian will move from 3rd to 1st place in the ATP rankings.

"Once again I want to thank you for the special treatment. It is a privilege for me to share this moment. It is hardly a coincidence that this is where I won my 23rd title, because this has always been the hardest for me. I am extremely proud and satisfied. Thanks for the energy, enthusiasm and positive emotions," began the Serbian champion.

And then he turned to Casper Ruud, who was fighting as hard as he could: "Congratulations to your team, who are great professionals and people. I'm sorry for the result, I know how difficult it is. But you are playing in the third final in your last five appearances in The Grand Slam and the second in a row here. I wish you to beat everyone but me."

"It is a great honor for me to receive the cup from the hands of Yannick Noah. I was very young when you, Yannick, gave up. But I know what a huge influence you have had on the history of French tennis. I am grateful to my family, to the people of my staff, because they didn't leave me without support even for a minute. Finally, I want to say that if you want a better future, you have to create it. Everything is in your hands."

"Thanks to the football stars who came to the match and gave me their support – Giroud, Ibrahimovic, Mbappe, Tom Brady. It's an honor for me to play in front of such people, such stars," concluded Djokovic. Ruud, who fought hard and perhaps deserved to win the first set, also gave the new champion credit.

"This is another record with which you rewrote the history of our sport. I'm glad to be the first person to congratulate you on the title. Keep up the good work and improve records. Thanks to the organizers and the people who came early in the morning and left late at night. They should not be forgotten." "I can't thank everyone, but I want to mention my mom, my dad, my family and my staff. The crowd, the atmosphere has been amazing in these two weeks. I hope we'll see each other next year," Kasper Ruud said from the court.

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