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Tennis

Classy: Novak Djokovic Remembers 9/11 In Post-Match Speech


It’s been a bit of an odd time for major sporting events (U.S. Open, start of the NFL season), since running through such usually boisterous occasions is the somber remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks. It’s a delicate balancing act to properly observe such a terrible event while also enjoying sports, but in their speeches following their excellent U.S. Open final match, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal managed to do just that.

Of course, it was especially important for them to do so since the U.S. Open takes place in New York City. Yes, maybe they were coached by a PR team on what to say and when to say it. Maybe a PR team put that FDNY cap on Djokovic’s head. Whatever the genesis of it, it was a smart move, and no matter how it came about, it was good of Djokovic and Nadal to pay their respects to what happened 10 years ago in their speeches. You can see Djokovic’s speech above, but Nadal mentioned it too. Nice work, guys – both during the match and after.


  • Paytondefran

    To set the record straight, Rafa was the first and only player who has mentioned 9/11 victims. Djokovic decides to say something today after Rafa has been saying something for days. Rafa has even made a video salute to the victims. Although I can appreciate Djokovic finally saying something. It is very clear who is genuine and who has the huge heart – Rafa.. Rafa is the classiest guy on the tour.. Djokovic is finally taking notice how much Rafa is loved. Rafa the people’s champion.

  • Marketingandmourn

    I don’t see why do you make such a big point out of 9/11, I mean, its pure marketing right now, Djokovic can’t salute you for the whole week because US is responsible directly for killing 9.000 civilians in Serbia, this is enough from him.

  • Paytondefran

    I have many great Serbian friends. And have spent a lot of time there. All beautiful people. Fortunately they are not filled with what seems to be anger within you.It is sad about the victims in Serbia. So terrible. But, if you are so sick to say that 9/11 is pure marketing than I will say to you that the 9,000 people in Serbia never died. And if I was in your country on the memorial of such a tragedy I will recognize that day over and over again to all your people. That is what we are taught in america. To love and respect all people.I pray you find peace within yourself not to hate. Love will set you free. Perhaps you may want to seek counseling or help. The day you stop hating, you will be a happier person. Have a beautiful day. And god bless Serbia.

  • Sean

    I’m an American, and even I can see that 9/11 has become shamelessly commercialized. It’s not right, but it’s what’s happened. If people would stop rewarding companies and politicians for exploiting the tragedy, and start punishing them by taking their business elsewhere or protesting them, this wouldn’t happen.


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