"So many speak how Roger was their idol, that shows his greatness" - Djokovic highlights Federer's legacy

| by Zachary Wimer

Novak Djokovic highlighted the legacy of Roger Federer in a talk with the Tennis Channel following his Paris Masters match.

Roger Federer said gooybe to tennis with a doubles match together with Rafael Nadal and Djokovic was present in London to see it. The celebration of the renowned player and his competitor moved the Serbian, who admitted to being emotional due to the whole situation in a talk with the Tennis Channel.

"His footprint, his legacy, his mark that he left behind is going to live forever," said Djokovic. "Even now that he retired, his legacy is going to be there for many many decades and generations to follow."

Djokovic was always very complimentary of Federer understanding his place in tennis history.

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"He has not only achieved so much on the court but he has inspired so many young players to take a racquet in their hand. You have so many top players now talking about it, Roger was their idol. That's great, that speaks of his greatness." added Djokovic commenting further on the Laver Cup:

"I was very honoured to be there. We were all emotional...I think the intensity of the rivalries is so high that you don't have time while you are active to reflect on some larger things, big picture things about each other. We shared the stage together, talking about Roger and Rafa of course, for almost 20 years. I mean, its incredible."

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