Novak Djokovic’s historic French Open victory was the talk of social media, with many of the game’s biggest names sharing their congratulations with the world No.1…
Top 10 star Milos Raonic was among them:
Congratulations to @DjokerNole on an incredible feat by winning the French Open and completing the career slam.
— Milos Raonic (@milosraonic) June 5, 2016
As were Grand Slam champions Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro:
Big congratulations @DjokerNole for a huge achievement.#RolandGarros #GrandSlam
— Marin Cilic (@cilic_marin) June 5, 2016
Idemo Nole! You are making history! Congrats Andy for a great tournament!
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) June 5, 2016
Kevin Anderson and Fabio Fognini also shared well wishes:
A huge congratulations to @DjokerNole on an incredible career achievement. Your level of tennis is inspiring. Time for me to practice! #RG16
— Kevin Anderson (@kevinanderson18) June 5, 2016
GRANDE AMICO MIOOOOOOO???????????????????????????????????????? @DjokerNole
— Fabio Fognini (@fabiofogna) June 5, 2016
Ivo Karlovic declared Djokovic was the GOAT:
Nole the true goat!!
— ivo karlovic (@ivokarlovic) June 5, 2016
While Serbian compatriot Janko Tipsarevic was feeling proud:
Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri was impressed:
Historic accomplishment by @DjokerNole winning @rolandgarros & holding all 4 grand slam titles at one time. Congrats Nole,
family & team!— Nick Bollettieri (@NickBollettieri) June 5, 2016
And Novak’s own coach Boris Becker was enjoying being part of #history:
It's the #NoleSlam and we are humbled to be part of it but great achievement /respect to @andy_murray as well !
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) June 5, 2016
We all get so caught up in the headlines that sometimes we gotta stand still and reflect on what happened today …#history #NoleSlam
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) June 5, 2016
Proud mothers Djana Djokovic and Judy Murray shared a toast post-match:
Mums. Grannies. Friends.
Me and Djana Djokovic.
Toasting our sons. #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/14iyeyCT9n— judy murray (@JudyMurray) June 5, 2016
As Novak Djokovic shared the moment with his fans:
Join me in a few minutes on my Facebook page ???? I want to share my happiness with all of you- live! ????????
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 5, 2016
He wasn’t the only one celebrating Grand Slam success – Frenchwomen Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic were overjoyed to win their first women’s doubles Slam:
ON A GAGNÉ ROLAND GARROS ???? #RG16 @rolandgarros @CaroGarcia pic.twitter.com/P7DF96DbGl
— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) June 5, 2016
Caroline Garcia even took her trophy to bed:
Bonne nuit à tous, Bonne nuit Partner @KikiMladenovic ????#NouveauDoudou ???????????????????????? #OnAGagnéRoland #RG16 #1eGrandChelem pic.twitter.com/3jGBJt9f5b
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) June 5, 2016
Garbine Muguruza is still feeling on top of the world after her Grand Slam win too:
En la Concorde! pic.twitter.com/1ASd6DTKGk
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) June 5, 2016
Feeling like.. ?????? pic.twitter.com/aY8XlAqbpy
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) June 5, 2016
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