Novak Djokovic declares LOVE for Serena Williams after French Open win against Jaume Manur
GETTY Novak Djokovic has declared his love for Serena Williams
Williams has been engulf in controversy because she is unseeded at Roland Garros because she took time away from the game to give birth to her child. Djokovic’s wife Jelena also gave birth around the same time late last year but he did not spend too long off the tour. But the Serbian says he feels sorry for his female counterpart but is delighted that she has made a winning return to Grand Slam tennis. Williams has won 23 major competitions over her illustrious career and she turned heads by wearing a catwomen costume during her opening win against Kristyna Pliskova.
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I felt really close to her. All I can say is I love her, and I wish her all the best Novak Djokovic
The American said she felt like a superhero in the outfit and Djokovic added that he is delighted to see the former world No 1 back enjoying herself. “I love Serena,” Djokovic said. “I mean, you know, all the superlatives and beautiful words that you can think of, you know, she deserves it. “Especially now, I mean, after she gave birth to Olympia.
GETTY Djokovic beat Jaume Manur in straight sets this afternoon
“And after all she has achieved in sport to see her back and, you know, putting hours on the court and work and again and again, it's impressive. “It's inspiring. It really is. “I do have a really nice relationship with her, and we - there is actually, I don't know if you know, but there is one day difference between my daughter and her daughter. Yeah. “So we have texted a lot in the process.
GETTY Williams is competing in her first Grand Slam in 16 months