Djokovic extends his hand: "I tell everyone that I am available if they need me"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 2 Jun 2025 | 22.45

Djokovic extends his hand: "I tell everyone that I am available if they need me." Photo: Getty Images

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Novak Djokovic showed his most human side in the press conference following his victory at Roland Garros against Cameron Norrie. The Serbian was asked if he felt a role model for the other players coming up on the circuit, and this was his response: "I don't think it's anything special. I just see it as something that I feel is normal for me. It's something that I always wanted to do, if one day I reached certain heights in the sport and then, obviously, transmitted it, transferred it to the new generations and helped the new players to be even better. I always had that kind of attitude, because when I was younger, I looked for that in the players I admired. So, you know, some were more daring or cared more about sharing, and others didn't. But I understand that at this level, especially when you're at the top of the game with someone, even if you had a great relationship and still maintain it, maybe you don't share as much as before."

"I tell everyone that I am available if they need me, because I feel that's what I owe to the game. Not just to them, but to tennis. I feel that's something normal for me. After all, what value do knowledge or experience one has if they're not passed on to someone who is coming up?" reflected the winner of 24 Grand Slams.

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