Novak Djokovic lifted the trophy on arrival in Belgrade yesterday,where over 100,000 fans welcomed the Wimbledon champion. -REUTERS
BELGRADE - More than 100,000 people celebrating the champion Novak Djokovic Wimbledon with a celebration of heroes in the center of Belgrade on Tuesday.
Djokovic, who now rose to the rank No. A world-ATP, was greeted with excitement as soon as the bus reached the open roof.
Players took about an hour to get to the Serbian Parliament building from the airport.
Major highway routes in congested when fans stop their vehicles to salute the most popular athletes in the Serbia.
Djokovic was all accompanying family members who were with him on a giant stage, where the famous rock group to entertain the public.
"It is difficult believed and I am grateful on this response.
"Now it is time for me to express emotions to you and what can I say here is that you are the best in the world that Serbia can only welcome this celebrated city.
"You have made this the happiest day for me, this trophy for you," said Djokovic.
He emerged the winner after defeating Spain's Rafa Nadal in four sets of battle in the final on Sunday.
Djokovic will lead the national team of Serbia, which is the defending champion against Sweden in Davis Cup quarter-final competition next week.
"We have high morale and team events to come, I promise to do anything to win it again," he added.
Djokovic and two younger brothers later joined the rock band to perform live on stage.
They sang along with popular songs of that country, while fans waved Serbian flags.
A handful of supporters holding banners mocking Nadal, after a player is eliminated from the ranking No. One world to the Djokovic.
"Do you see it from Madrid, Rafa, and you have to practice your backhand," wrote one fan of the banners carried. - Reuters
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