"You Have Already Won in My Eyes": The Powerful Words from Zizou Bergs' Father After a Heroic Davis Cup Defeat
Zizou Bergs and Flavio Cobolli played a titanic match yesterday lasting over three hours, marked by a 32-point tiebreak won 17-15 by the Italian.
Cobolli had to save seven match points to pull through and qualify Italy for the Davis Cup final.
The distress was total for Bergs, who saw his opponent come to comfort him at the end of the encounter. This Saturday, the Belgian player's father, Koen Bergs, wanted to pay tribute to his son's performance despite the defeat:
"My dear son, seeing you step onto the court during the Davis Cup filled me with indescribable pride. You were not only carrying your racket, but also the weight of a nation's hopes, and you gave everything for Belgium. Every serve, every sprint, every drop of sweat was proof of your courage and your heart.
You didn't play just for yourself, you played for your teammates, for your country, and for all of us who believe in you. I saw the fire in your eyes, the determination in your movements, and the love for Belgium shining through every point.
As a father, I know the sacrifices you have made, the endless hours of training, and the moments of doubt you have overcome. During this Davis Cup, you showed the world what devotion means. You gave everything, and that is the greatest victory there is.
Whatever the score, you have already won in my eyes. You are a champion at heart, a warrior in spirit, and a son who makes his father extremely proud.
We lost the match, but you earned the respect of the tennis world. I am happy to have been able to share this wonderful moment with my whole family by my side. We live for these kinds of moments.
With all my love and admiration, your father."
