Djokovic shows a heartfelt gesture towards two Grand Slam champions

04/11/2025 10:20:00 PANDATV

Novak Djokovic made notable remarks ahead of the ATP 250 Hellenic Championship 2025 taking place in Greece.

Novak Djokovic did not participate in the recently concluded ATP 1000 Paris Masters 2025 last weekend but is listed to compete in both the ATP 250 Hellenic Championship and the ATP Finals. The Serbian player is currently focusing on his opening match in Greece, hoping to perform well on his quest to claim the 101st title of his career.

Despite Djokovic’s absence, the Paris Masters 2025 still delivered many memorable and emotional moments, including the farewell of two veteran players, Rohan Bopanna and Nicolas Mahut. Mahut retired at age 43, while Bopanna ended his professional career at 45 — an age rarely seen in elite sports. Both left a lasting legacy with impressive achievements throughout their years of dedication to world tennis.

Upon hearing the news, Novak Djokovic sent heartfelt congratulations to his two colleagues via social media. "Well done, Nico, congratulations on your brilliant career."Djokovic wrote on Instagram Stories to honor Mahut. Shortly after, he also extended his congratulations to Bopanna: "Congrats on a remarkable career, Bops."These simple messages carry deep respect and gratitude from a legend to his contemporaries.

Djokovic có hành động ấm lòng với hai nhà vô địch Grand Slam-734176 — Novak Djokovic (left) and Nicolas Mahut at the 2012 Australian Open.

Nicolas Mahut — the French doubles specialist who once held the world No. 1 ranking and completed a career Grand Slam in doubles, including two Roland Garros titles. Additionally, he won the ATP Finals twice and was part of the French team that won the Davis Cup in 2017.

In singles, Mahut reached the fourth round at Wimbledon, broke into the top 40 worldwide, and claimed 4 titles. He famously played the longest match in tennis history (11 hours 5 minutes) alongside Isner in the first round of Wimbledon 2010, losing with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 68-70.

Djokovic có hành động ấm lòng với hai nhà vô địch Grand Slam 734180 — Rohan Bopanna — one of the doubles players with the most powerful serves and a symbol of Indian tennis, officially retired at age 45.

Meanwhile, Rohan Bopanna was a shining star of Indian tennis, winning 2 Grand Slam doubles titles at Roland Garros 2017 and Australian Open 2024. At 43, he was the oldest player to first achieve the world No. 1 ranking.

For Novak Djokovic, the future of the Grand Slam record holder remains a topic of great interest among fans. Despite rumors of imminent retirement, Djokovic continues to express his passionate love for tennis. The Serbian player openly aspires to keep winning major titles, especially aiming for his 25th Grand Slam and to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics three years from now.

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