Djokovic hails ‘legendary’ Alcaraz after Australian Open defeat

Carlos Alcaraz turns into the youngest man to win all 4 Grand Slams at 22 years previous as he prevents Novak Djokovic from capturing a record-extending twenty fifth main title

Novak Djokovic heaped reward on his rival Carlos Alcaraz after dropping to the Spaniard in an exhilarating Australian Open last on Sunday, February 1, and seeing his personal bid for a standalone twenty fifth Grand Slam finish in heartbreak on the final hurdle.

The 38-year-old went down preventing, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, to Alcaraz, who bagged his first Melbourne Park title and have become the youngest man to win all 4 majors.

“In the beginning in fact, congratulations Carlos. An incredible match and a tremendous couple of weeks. What you’ve been doing, one of the best phrase to explain it’s historic. Legendary,” Djokovic mentioned.

“I want you better of luck for the remainder of your profession. You’re so younger you’ve loads of time, like myself.”

“I’m certain we might be seeing loads of one another over the following 10 years… not!”

Djokovic thanked his workforce for supporting him in his quest for a record-extending eleventh Melbourne Park title.

“It hasn’t been clean crusing because it by no means is,” he added.

“You had been my rock and have seen one of the best and worst of me in the previous few years, however particularly the final three weeks.”

Djokovic paid tribute to his rival and Spanish nice Rafa Nadal, who watched on from the stands.

“Clearly it feels bizarre to see you there and never right here,” Djokovic mentioned.

“I simply need to say it has been an honor to share the courtroom with you. To have you ever right here watching this last, first time for me, it’s an odd feeling however thanks for being current.”

“Too many Spanish legends, it felt like I used to be two in opposition to one tonight!”

Djokovic addressed the followers and mentioned they stored him going.

“You guys gave me one thing, notably the final couple of matches, with the love and help,” he added. “I attempt to offer you again with good tennis through the years.

“This I feel was my twenty first yr coming to Australia. I all the time imagine in myself which is one thing actually wanted while you play in opposition to unbelievable gamers like I’ve the previous few days.”

“I didn’t assume I might be standing on the closing ceremony of a Grand Slam once more. God is aware of what occurs tomorrow, not to mention six or 12 months. It has been an excellent journey. I really like you guys.” – Rappler.com