Watch: Staunch Christian Novak Djokovic’s Religious Act After Bagging Gold Goes Viral

Novak Djokovic rightly proved his saying, “You have to believe that everything is possible in life.” Despite having 24 Grand Slams, the Serb couldn’t win a gold medal until now in Paris. While his victory as the oldest male tennis player created quite a buzz, Djokovic chose to keep his faith in the Almighty. As the world can’t keep calm about the Serb’s magnificent form, Djokovic showcases himself as a believer along with being a hardworking athlete.

Djokovic stunned the spectators by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in an exciting men’s final at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old tennis legend played a powerful match to overcome the Wimbledon champion by 7-6(3), 7-6(2) and win his debut gold medal at the Olympics. After winning the match, Djokovic kneeled on the clay court, cried in absolute joy, and marked a cross on his chest to thank the Almighty for this important achievement. Despite winning 24 Grand Slams, the Serb had been excluded from the joy of winning an Olympic gold. This year, he finally achieved his dream and made Serbia proud once again.

Djokovic’s special moment on the court was shared by a fan, Oli London, on Twitter. Sharing the clip, that fan wrote, ” Novak Djokovic, a devout Orthodox Christian, gets down on his hands and knees to thank God after his victory at the Paris Olympics. ✝️🥇 The Serbian tennis champion, has won his first Olympic gold medal, after competing in 5 separate Olympic Games.” 

However, this wasn’t the first time Djokovic showed his immense faith in Christianity. After defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals in Paris, Djokovic kissed his cross necklace and said, “That’s what needs to happen. I pray to God that everything will be alright.” He was also spotted kissing his cross and pointing to the sky after defeating Nadal in the second round.

In April, the Serb expressed his desire to perform his best at the Paris Olympics, given he has few chances to participate in this event before retirement. While receiving the Sportsman of the Year award at the Laureus Awards in Madrid, Djokovic said, “I hope I can play my best tennis.  At the end of the day, who knows if I will get another chance to play at the Olympic Games, they only come every four years, I will try to use this chance as best as possible.”

While Djokovic won gold for the first time in Paris, it isn’t his only Olympic medal. The Serb bagged a bronze in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. While every Olympic medal is special to the athletes, winning a gold medal must have brought Djokovic unimaginable happiness.

Novak Djokovic feels “too proud, too happy” after winning a gold medal in Paris Olympics

The former world number one has attained all kinds of possible achievements in tennis, from Grand Slams to ATP 500 titles. However, it was just an Olympic gold keeping Djokovic hungry at the last stage of his professional career. Now that he finally made it, the Serb was delighted. “Arguably the biggest success I ever had. Of course, I won everything there is to win probably in my individual career, but winning Davis Cup and particularly golden medal at Olympic games at age 37 is unprecedented,” he said.

Djokovic further expressed how he is filled with so many different emotions after this victory. He said, “I’m overwhelmed with everything that I’m feeling right now. Millions of different emotions, of course, positive. too proud, too happy, thrilled with the possibility to fight for a gold and to win a gold for the first time in my career for my country.”

Djokovic’s gold medal at the Paris Olympics showcased why he is called a legend in tennis. Given that he is the oldest ATP star to win a gold in the Olympics during the Open era, fans are expecting him to do great in the US Open.