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Djokovic and Murray reflect on the French Open final

Monday, June 06 2016 by SNTV
  • Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray react after the final at the 2016 French Open in Paris

    SOUNDBITE (English) Novak Djokovic, defeated Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4: (Q. Many congratulations. Can you just describe what went through your mind at 5-4 and after the match point after all those years you have tried to win this Grand Slam?)

    "In the last point, I don't even remember what happened. It was really one of those things -- moments where you just try to be there. It's like my spirit has left my body and I was just observing my body, you know, fight the last three, four exchanges, you know, going left to right and hoping that Andy will make a mistake, which has happened. And, yeah, a thrilling moment. One of the most beautiful I have had in my career."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Novak Djokovic, defeated Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4: (Q. What's it like to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time?)

    "Well, it's incredibly flattering to know that Rod Laver is the last one, you know, that managed to do that, of course. There is not many words that can describe it. It's one of the ultimate challenges that you have as a tennis player. I'm very proud, very thrilled, obviously. You know, but it's hard for me to reflect on what has happened before and what's gonna happen after. I mean, I'm just so overwhelmed with having this trophy next to me that I'm just trying to enjoy this moment."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Andy Murray, lost to Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4: (Q. Another tough tussle with Novak. How did you feel you performed today?)

    "I mean, you know, he did play extremely well. Gave me very few errors. Started hitting the ball a bit close to the lines, and, you know, I was sort of dropping a bit far back behind the baseline. Against him, obviously if you're letting the best players control points, you know, that's tough. You know, I wasn't able to dictate enough points after the beginning of the match, and made it tough.

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