Novak Djokovic’s family doused him with water before the Wimbledon final in 2023 and it was for very good reason.
was in good spirits as he went to face Carlos Alcaraz , he was even clutching a Waitrose bag in one hand and his tennis rackets in the other.He was incredibly relaxed considering what was on the line at the All England Club. He was bidding to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon men’s titles.
That is because according to folk belief in some Balkan countries, spilling water behind someone going on a journey will bring good luck and is done so it will end happily.'I love you' - Djokovic in tears during heartfelt message to son after Wimbledon defeat "I won many tough matches here. Maybe I have won a couple of finals I should have lost so maybe this is even-steven."It is a tough one to swallow when you are so close. I lost to a better player, I have to congratulate him, and move on - stronger hopefully."
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