Parting will be painful, however Djokovic says the Huge 4 can all look again with pleasure on what they achieved individually and collectively.

“It’s unhappy however on the identical time there are such a lot of fantastic moments in matches, milestones we are able to have fun in relation to every considered one of us—and us as a bunch—the rivalries,” Djokovic mentioned. “And one of many biggest rivalries if not the best rivalries the game has seen between the three, 4 of us.”

Nonetheless, when the curtain closes on the careers of all 4 Huge 4 champions, Djokovic says they may share a standard connectivity for all times: Their shared dedication to rising the game.

“There’s new children on the block so to say with Alcaraz, Sinner, Rune they’re leaders of the following, subsequent technology,” Djokovic mentioned. “Clearly, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Zverev, these guys are nonetheless Prime 5, Prime 10 on the earth. These guys are wonderful.

“I believe tennis is in good arms. Hopefully the contributions we made within the final 20 years can serve the aim of increasing on the recognition of tennis and rising the game. The underside line is that we would like that.

“We’re all passionate in regards to the sport. All of us need to see the game develop.”

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