UNBEATEN Novak Djokovic hailed one of his greatest ever moments as Serbia lifted the first ATP Cup.
After heartbreaking Davis Cup quarter-final exit in November left the Serb players inconsolable and unable to speak, they lifted this inaugural team event Down Under.
Djokovic, who did not lose all week, overcame number one star Rafa Nadal 6-2 7-6 in the second singles in front of a largely Serbian crowd in Sydney.
And then Djoko and countryman Viktor Troicki beat Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta and Feliciano Lopez 6-3 6-4 at 1am in the deciding doubles clash for a 2-1 tie win.
Djokovic, 32, said: Ill remember this experience for the rest of my life.
Its one of the nicest moments in my career for sure.
Ive been very fortunate and blessed to have had an amazing career these last 15 years.
But playing for your team, playing for your country, with some of my best friends, you cannot match that. Its very special.
The crowd carried us to this victory. I have never experienced this atmosphere on a court before.
We won the 2010 Davis Cup. After that, all our individual careers went upwards and we experienced best results of our careers
Hopefully this trophy will boost our confidence, especially the young players who have huge potential.
Troicki, 33, said: I have played with Novak since I was 9-10. So to share this moment on the court with him, I cannot describe it.
Its unreal. I want to thank the whole team. We had a slow start but luckily we came back really strong.
Nadal, 33, opted against playing the crucial doubles match because his level of energy was a little bit lower than usual.
He said: It has been a pleasure to have been part of this great team and group of friends. It has been a great event. Next year we will be back and fighting again.
About 382,000 was raised by the ATP players for the WWFs Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund following horrific bushfires across Australia.
