Grigor Dimitrov became emotional after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Paris Masters final, a match that held deep significance for him. This was Dimitrov’s first Masters final since 2017, and despite his strong run, he was unable to clinch the title, losing 6-4, 6-3 to Djokovic.

After the match, Dimitrov broke down in tears, reflecting on the hard work and personal struggles he had faced both on and off the court over the past months. He described his tears as “happy tears,” emphasizing that they were a release of emotion after a long journey, rather than a sign of negativity.

Novak Djokovic, showing great sportsmanship, stopped his own post-match interview to console Dimitrov, giving him a hug and offering words of encouragement. Djokovic acknowledged Dimitrov’s impressive form throughout the tournament, where he had defeated top players like Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas, and expressed his hope that Dimitrov would continue to play at a high level and eventually win big titles.

This emotional moment highlighted the deep respect between the two players and Dimitrov’s desire to return to the top of the sport, even if this particular final didn’t go as he had hoped.