Djokovic's Emotional Tribute to Nadal at Roland-Garros

Roland-Garros 2025: Djokovic Pays Emotional Tribute to Nadal's Legacy Paris, France – June 1, 2025 – The atmosphere at Roland-Garros was thick with emotion as Novak Djokovic, speaking after his match, paid tribute to Rafael Nadal's illustrious career. Djokovic, visibly moved, spoke of Nadal's impact on the sport, stating, "He gave a lot to our sport, but mostly to Roland-Garros." He went on to praise Nadal's results, calling them "incredible," and highlighted Nadal's "champion's mentality" and the respect he showed the sport and his fellow players. The video showed Djokovic speaking at a press conference, interspersed with shots of the court where Nadal achieved so much success. The emotional weight of Djokovic's words resonated deeply, underscoring the respect and admiration between the two tennis greats. Djokovic concluded by saying, "I was privileged to be here with Federer and Murray." His heartfelt words served as a fitting tribute to the end of an era in tennis, celebrating Nadal's remarkable legacy and the lasting impact he has had on the sport.