Welcome to Djokovic in five different cities in Serbia.Success Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon in 2011 to bring pride to the people of Serbia. This made him a hero's welcome when bringing home the trophy at Wimbledon to the town of Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, July 4, 2011 local time.
Djokovic Nole-greeting-carried using the open roof bus from the airport to the Serbian Parliament building and was greeted by about 100 thousand people. This causes major traffic in Belgrade held for several hours.
Standing ovation not just happening in Serbia's capital. But also in several other cities such as Novi Sad, Nis, Kragujevac and Kraljevo. "Novak is our national hero. He was the first Serbian man to reach the top ranking in world tennis," said Jelena Milanovic a 25-year-old teacher, was quoted as saying China Daily.
"We are very proud of him. Thanks to him I feel proud to be Serbian today," added another resident, Predrag Dukic.
Djokovic became the Wimbledon champion after beating Rafael Nadal in the final 6-4, 6-1, 1-6 and 6-3, Sunday, July 3, 2011, in 2 hours 28 minutes. Making it the first Serbian man to win Wimbledon.
"It's unbelievable, I owe thanks to you forever for this welcome. I can only say that you are the best in the world. Only the Serbian fans who could hold a party like this," Djokovic said in his speech. (eh)
Djokovic Nole-greeting-carried using the open roof bus from the airport to the Serbian Parliament building and was greeted by about 100 thousand people. This causes major traffic in Belgrade held for several hours.
Standing ovation not just happening in Serbia's capital. But also in several other cities such as Novi Sad, Nis, Kragujevac and Kraljevo. "Novak is our national hero. He was the first Serbian man to reach the top ranking in world tennis," said Jelena Milanovic a 25-year-old teacher, was quoted as saying China Daily.
"We are very proud of him. Thanks to him I feel proud to be Serbian today," added another resident, Predrag Dukic.
Djokovic became the Wimbledon champion after beating Rafael Nadal in the final 6-4, 6-1, 1-6 and 6-3, Sunday, July 3, 2011, in 2 hours 28 minutes. Making it the first Serbian man to win Wimbledon.
"It's unbelievable, I owe thanks to you forever for this welcome. I can only say that you are the best in the world. Only the Serbian fans who could hold a party like this," Djokovic said in his speech. (eh)
