Novak Djokovic gifts French Open winning racket to fan, netizens amused
Team Udayavani, Jun 14, 2021, 4:34 PM IST
Novak Djokovic gifted his title-winning racket to a young fan moments after winning his 19th Grand Slam title at the French Open finals on June 13.
The boy’s shocked reaction was caught on camera and the video is now making rounds on the internet.
The viral video shows Djokovic walking up to the boy who was seated in the front row area and handing over his racket. The boy then jumps up in utter disbelief and joy.
https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1404134249503076358
In an interview, Djokovic explained the gesture and said that it was his show of gratitude for the boy who supporting him throughout the match.
He said, “This boy was in my ear the entire match. He was encouraging me. He was actually giving me tactics. He was like: ‘Hold your serve, get an easy first ball, then dictate, go to his backhand.’ He was coaching me literally.”
A gift to a great supporter 😄#RolandGarros | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/F04a5UDNQr
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 13, 2021
Below is how the internet reacted.
That was amazing story! I’m so happy for the boy, but I really want to everyone hear that story because it shows how much is Nole good&kind pearson. He is our sunshine and proud! ❤️🇷🇸
— мк (@brightnesofmoon) June 13, 2021
How cool would it be down the road if this kid becomes a tennis pro and this moment is replayed
— Hello (@Dank_Hunt_42) June 13, 2021
https://twitter.com/TanjaGacic/status/1404163209498484736
Unbelievable moment for that kid, and what a great gesture from Nole. Makes me love and respect him even more.
— michael epps (@michael_epps) June 13, 2021
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