While Roland Garros 2025 is in full swing, an unexpected and deeply moving moment stole the show with sporting exploits on clay. Novak Djokovic, the 38 -year -old Serbian champion, lived an extraordinary experience in the streets of Paris, a story that has touched hearts and flows tears among fans around the world. An wandering dog, with touching persistence, followed the player through the French capital, and what happened then is simply overwhelming.

It all started a few days ago, on May 29, after Djokovic was seen by bike near the Place de l’Étoile, a daring getaway that had already made the buzz. But this time, the story is very different. While walking around a small street in the 16th arrondissement, not far from Roland Garros, Djokovic noticed a small wandering dog, lean and covered with dust, who trotted behind him. The dog, a bastard with light brown coat and sad but hopeful eyes, seemed determined not to leave him. “He followed me over more than a kilometer,” said Djokovic at a moving press conference, his trembling voice. “Whenever I stopped, he sat down and looked at me, as if he begged me not to abandon him. »»

The Serbian, known for his unshakable concentration on the court, showed a more tender facet of his personality. After several minutes, he stopped, knelt down and stretched his hand towards the animal. The dog, first hesitant, approached slowly before snuggling against him, putting his head on the knee of Djokovic. Passers -by, witnesses of the scene, were deeply moved. Some have filmed the moment, and the videos quickly went around social networks, especially on X, where fans shared their emotion. “I cry when I saw that, Djokovic has a gold heart!” “Wrote a user. Another added: “This dog knew exactly who to trust. »»

But history does not stop there. Djokovic, visibly upset, decided to take the dog under his wing. “I couldn’t leave him on the street,” he said. With the help of his team, he took the animal to a local veterinarian for a complete exam. The dog, which he named “Paris” in tribute to the city where they met, suffered from malnutrition and small infections, but was in good general health. Djokovic then announced that he would officially adopt Paris, promising to offer him a better life. “He chose me, and now he is part of my family,” he said, his eyes brilliant with tears.

This story has resonated far beyond tennis fans. In Roland Garros, where Djokovic had just qualified for the knockout stages after an intense match against Corentin Moutet, the spectators praised his gesture when he entered the court Philippe-Chatrier. A pontaneous ovation standing resounded, and many in the crowd had tears in the eyes. “Novak shows us what it means to be a champion, on and off the court,” commented a spectator. On X, the hashtag #djokovicetparis has become viral, with thousands of messages celebrating this unexpected adoption.

This moment comes in a tournament already loaded with emotions for Djokovc. After winning his 100th title in Geneva just before Roland Garros, the Serbian seems to be carried by new energy, even at 38 years old. But this episode with Paris revealed a humanity that transcends sport. “This dog reminded me of the importance of little things,” he said. “Sometimes we are so taken by competition that we forget to look around. Paris brought me back to the point. »»

While Djokovic continues his journey to Roland Garros 2025, he now does it with a new companion by his side. The image of this champion kneeling in a Parisian street, comforting a wandering dog, will remain engraved in memories as a symbol of love and compassion. A great lesson in life, signed Novak Djokovic, which proves once again that a big heart can make all the difference.