Tsitsipas’ touching message to champion Djokovic - AO Men’s Final 2023 | Wide World of Sports

Well in reaching his first Australian Open final this man's free-flowing and entertaining game has given us great joy to watch over this past two weeks. Unfortunately he fell short in his maiden final but it's obvious it's only a matter of time before he gets a Grand Slam trophy in his cabinet. Would you please welcome up our finalists tonight Stefanos Tsitsipas. Hi guys Novak I don't know what to say I mean you know I think it speaks for itself what you what you have achieved so far it's all in the numbers congratulations not not only to yourself but to having like such a supportive family you know I think it's very similar the the way we grew up around Dennis so it's it's been an unbelievable journey for you so I would like I admire what you have done for our sport I think you make me a better player when I'm on the court so thank you. I've had the privilege to play a lot of difficult high intensity matches but I'd like to say one more time Novak brings the best out of me and these other matches you know I've been working my entire life for he's one of the greatest in our sport and I think he's he's the greatest that has ever held a tennis record for sure. I'd like I'd like to I haven't done this but I'd like to thank you for pushing our sport so far I think it deserves you know a player like you that pushes everyone every single player every single individual that's involved in the sport to the max. It's yeah it's not easy another final at a Grand Slam but I'm always you know I'm always willing to go back on court and work harder I would like to thank my team for being on this journey with me together we've been building a lot I'm happy that I have a group of supportive people around me people that wake up every single day and share the same goals and ambitions with me I'm extremely privileged that I get to do this for a living you know I'd like to thank also the Greek fans because they always make me feel at home here last but not least coming back to Australia brings back very good memories to all the ball kids to all the photographers to all the staff and people involved with Tennis Australia and the Australian Open I'd like to personally thank you for putting so much to this every single day you know your job is not easy we respect that a lot as players we might not show it as much when we're competing but it's very much appreciated and also of course the sponsors you know they play an important role to our game without them we wouldn't have the opportunity to to be doing what we do Kia you know Emirates, Chubb, Mastercard all the sponsors all the sponsors thank you thank you very much hope to see you next year thank you