(VIDEO) Djokovic given heroes' welcome on return home to Serbia alongside national basketball team

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Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 00:00
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Serbia’s legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic burst into tears after receiving a hero welcome after his recent triumph.

The 36-year-old defeated the world number three Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 7-6, 6-4 to win the US Open 2023.

After that victory, Djokovic, upon his return to his country, received a hero-like welcome from a large crowd that left the legendary player extremely emotional as he could not hold his tears.

The triumph in New York was the 24th in the career of the Belgrade-born who is often termed as the greatest men’s player in the history of tennis in the Open era.

Despite having fears that a downfall might be imminent this year, Djokovic has proven everyone wrong and went on to win three out of the four Grand Slams.

His only defeat in 2023 in a Grand Slam match came in Wimbledon where he lost a five-set thrilling final to Spain’s young sensation Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4.

Djokovic will now turn his attention towards preparing for the Australian Open which is by far his most successful competition. He has lifted the title 10 times in Melbourne.

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