PARIS : While Novak Djokovic was already looking ahead to a potential record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, there was also time on Sunday for him to look back at what had shaped him as tennis's most successful male player - hardship and adversity.
"Serbia had embargo. I couldn't travel for quite a few junior tournaments. So there was a lot of adversity and it was a very challenging time for everyone in my country. "She passed away about 10 years ago, but she was an incredibly big influence on me, on and off the court," Djokovic said.
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