Novak Djokovic makes emotional retirement comment after impressive victory in Dubai | Tennis | Sport

He added: “It was equally good support for both Karen and me, and for us as tennis players travelling around the world this is what we play for, these kinds of atmospheres, this kind of passion from the people that come to watch us and I want to thank you from my heart. Thank you so much, really.”

Djokovic, who had his wife Jelena and seven-year-old son Stefan in the crowd, also hinted that he wasn’t ready to retire any time soon as he opened up on returning to the tennis court after three months away.

“Well I missed it obviously. This is my life, you know,” he said, sounding emotional.

“This is what I’ve known to do and I still keep on doing for the last 20 years almost. Professional tennis.”