I'm happy for you because I like your personality," Djokovic's speech for Rune after his 2022 Paris victory

le 30/10/2025 à 09h44

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Holger Rune had an excellent end to the 2022 season, marked by a title in Stockholm, followed by a final in Basel before defeating Novak Djokovic to win the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000.

During his speech at the trophy ceremony, the Serb paid tribute to his opponent of the day: "Congratulations to you, your team, and your family. You totally deserve your victory and this title, you had a fantastic week.

I'm not happy that you beat me, but I'm happy for you because I like your personality, you are a dedicated person who loves tennis, who puts in many hours of hard work, it has paid off for you.

I'm sure the future looks bright for you and your team, congratulations."

Rune then put his trophy down, and Djokovic joked: "It's a bit heavy, huh?

Rune Holger

15e, 2590 points

Djokovic Novak

4e, 4830 points

Rune H

Djokovic N • 6

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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