Djokovic savours Grand Slam success

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Djokovic became the first Serbian to win a grand slam singles title after beating French surprise package Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7/2) in the men's final on Sunday.

"I am still young, still getting into the business and more people will pay attention to me now so I have to try and keep my focus on my tennis and that is what I want to do for the next 10 to 15 years," he said.

"You have to be proud of yourself but it is important to keep the balance in your life and what that is what I am trying to learn right now."

Djokovic's first grand slam title has come in only his 13th major, and although he has been tipped as the man most likely to dethrone Roger Federer as world number one, the Serbian was determined to keep his feet on the ground.

Djokovic dropped just one set in the entire tournament, as well as beating Federer in straight sets in the semi-finals, but he had no doubt the Swiss master was still the man to beat for in 2008.

"It's my first grand slam win and I am going to take it easy now and not start thinking about reaching higher goals (just yet)," he continued. "I want to enjoy my success with my family first.

"It's only one (major) tournament win so it's not changing history yet but I think I deserved to win against him (Federer) in the semi-finals.

"He accepted it in the right way and I'm sure he will come back in big style."