Kamil Majchrzak has become the latest first-time champion on the ATP Tour after claiming the title at the Libema Open.
Majchrzak enjoyed a dream run at the ATP 250 tournament in the Netherlands, where he defeated three top 10 players.
The Pole knocked out top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and third seed Daniil Medvedev before beating second seed Alex de Minaur in the final.
Majchrzak, who started out with wins over Otto Virtanen and James McCabe, defeated De Minaur 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(7-5) to lift the trophy, after which he referenced legendary figure Novak Djokovic.
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Kamil Majchrzak passes comment on Novak Djokovic after Libema Open title
When asked on the ATP website how he will celebrate his maiden title, Majchrzak said: “I didn’t even have time to breathe.
“I will definitely have a nice dinner with my coach and we are going to talk a lot, laugh and celebrate.
“But from tomorrow, I already have to move on for the next one because the Tour doesn’t stop.
“But today I will definitely celebrate it with a very nice dinner in a nice atmosphere.”
It was then put to him: “You have said that Novak Djokovic is his idol. What makes him special to you?”
Majchrzak replied: “He’s one of the greatest tennis players in the world.
“His mental approach, how he can turn the matches around, including our match [in Indian Wells in March], is just different levels.
“I was always trying to make myself stronger by watching him and analysing him.”
The 30-year-old came face-to-face with Djokovic at Indian Wells in March, losing their second round match 6-4, 1-6, 2-6.
Kamil Majchrzak reacts to ‘unbelievable’ maiden ATP title
While Majchrzak may have been able to find some time to celebrate, he must already turn his focus to Queen’s.
And he has a tough opener at the ATP 500 tournament in London, where he meets second seed Jiri Lehecka.
But he’s certainly not taking his first career title for granted, having said of his achievement: “This is an incredible, unbelievable and emotional feeling for me.
“I am living my dream.
“I put the hard work from the very early ages – me, my parents, my team – to get here after some difficult times, after some better times.
“It’s just unbelievable to go through these emotions, to live through these emotions, to even compete at that level and to win an ATP title.
“That’s the ultimate goal for a tennis player.
“Now I’ve accomplished it.
“Now I have to set myself a new goal.”
Along with his title, the Libema Open champion has earned a huge rankings rise, climbing 29 spots to 47th place.
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