Djokovic: Final First and Being at the Top of the World

The victory over Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in the semifinals of Wimbledon means to Novak Djokovic. The win not only made him reach his first Wimbledon final, but also placing it in the top of the world.


In a match that took place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday (07/01/2011), The Djoker needed four sets to beat his opponent from the French. Djokovic won 7-6 6-2 6-7 and 6-3 after a keteteran in the first set and losing the third set.


Previously, the best achievement of this Serbian tennis player at Wimbledon was reaching the semifinal in 2007 and 2010. Last year, he was eliminated in the hands of Tomas Berdych.


"It's difficult to say with words, this is one of the greatest feelings I have on a tennis court. My dream became a reality, the first final at Wimbledon," he said at the Reuters.


Magical Djokovic this year has been seen when he won 41 victories in a row since early 2011. Note that only stopped after he defeated Roger Federer in French Open.


Impressive record that is then delivered it to the top of the world. Yes, victory over Djokovic, Tsonga will place as world number one in the latest ATP list that will come out next Monday. This means, he successfully oust Rafael Nadal - the opponent it will face in the Wimbledon final.


Djokovic also mentions two such achievements as the special moments in his career. Moreover, he stated that it is difficult to be number one with Federer and Nadal are so consistent in recent years.


"This is definitely one of the achievements and the best day of my life, my career. When you know that you will be the best in the world and will play in the finals of your favorite tournaments, it is something special."


"Rafa and Roger remarkably consistent with their success and very dominant in recent years. They did not provide many opportunities for you to be number one," he said.


No wonder if Djokovic was so emotional after securing victory over Tsonga. He shouted triumphantly, on his knees as he clenched his hands and then kissed the grass field.