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Novak Djokovic Gets Emotional on TV as He Defines the Legacy He Wants

The moment underscored a legacy focus on connection over trophies.

Overview

  • During a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview this week, Djokovic said he wants to be remembered as "the man who touched people's hearts" and became visibly emotional.
  • The 38-year-old holds a record 24 Grand Slam titles and has spent over 400 weeks as world No. 1, adding an Olympic gold in Paris last year.
  • He has long faced uneven crowd reception, including boos at the Australian Open and tension at Wimbledon, which he has acknowledged affected him.
  • His reflections followed recent grief over former coach Nikola Pilic, whose funeral he attended and after which he emphasized being valued for who he is as a person.
  • Djokovic has recently signaled he would like to end his career at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.