My family is my motivation Djokovic

My family is my motivation  Djokovic

Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic has revealed that his family is the greatest motivation behind his fine run of form.

“Ever since I got married and became a father, I haven’t lost many matches and have won many tournaments,” he said.

He also advised players to start families adding that this will create a balance that will allow them to play well.

“I suggest to every player, get married and have kids and enjoy this.”

“Whether I’m winning or losing, the family’s always there. When I go back home I’m not a tennis player anymore; I’m a father to Stefan and a husband to Jelena (his wife).”

Djokovic, who became a father last October, has lost only three matches all season and amassed a 72-7 record since getting married, making him comfortably the world’s top-ranked player.

By winning a ninth major, he moved ahead of Fred Perry on the all-time list, plus more contemporary greats such as Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl.

After hitting his winning forehand, he sunk to his knees and performed his slightly bizarre tradition of eating a few blades of the Centre Court grass.

“It was always something I wanted to do for celebration when I was a child, dreaming of winning Wimbledon. I hope people are not annoyed by that,” he said.

“I was assured it’s not processed. It’s gluten-free and completely organic and natural.”

Djokovic saw off seven-time champion Roger Federer in four sets to win his third Wimbledon and ninth Grand Slam title.

The Serb, 28, won 7-6 (7-1) 6-7 (10-12) 6-4 6-3 to shutter the hopes of Federer of becoming the first man to win Wimbledon eight times.

The 33-year-old Swiss won a thrilling second set tie-break but Djokovic came through to win in two hours and 56 minutes.

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