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Novak On Grand Slam and Out of Body Experience


Novak Djokovic captured his first Roland Garros crown to complete the career Grand Slam.

Now, the world No. 1 is setting his sights on the calendar Grand Slam.

Watch: Djokovic Wins Roland Garros To Complete Career Grand Slam

After defeating Andy Murray in the French Open final to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four Grand Slam crowns simultaneously, Djokovic said the calendar Slam is an attainable goal.

"Well, I don't want to sound arrogant, but I really think everything is achievable in life," Djokovic said. "Winning this trophy today gave me so much happiness and fulfillment. I'm trying to grasp and I'm trying to cherish, obviously, these moments right now. Whether or not I can reach a calendar slam, that's still a possibility. But, you know, I don't think about it right now. Right now I just try to enjoy this experience of winning the trophy that I never won before."




The 12-time Grand Slam champion revealed converting his third championship point today was such a transcendent moment, he had an out-of-body experience.

"In the last point I don't even remember what happened," Djokovic said. "It was really one of those moments where you just try to be there. It's like my spirit has left my body and I was just observing my body fight the last three, four exchanges, going left to right and hoping that Andy will make a mistake, which has happened. And, yeah, a thrilling moment. One of the most beautiful I have had in my career."


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