Five things we learned on day 15 of Roland Garros 2016

Novak Djokovic speaks with coach Boris Becker. Reuters/Nicolas Gouhier

• They’re a rowdy lot ...

When Andy Murray was serving for the first set at 5-3 up, a second serve was called out. But in fact it was good. Djokovic complained when the umpire gave the point to Murray. The crowd didn’t like the overrule and whistled for about a minute. Murray waited while the spectators made their feelings known. We have to wonder about the mental health of some fans. But then again, you pay your money and you own the final.

• It is possible to fill the Centre Court

Well almost. We always wonder what kind of people can’t make the final. There were lots of spaces around the Centre Court. The review is more than happy to accept that there might be a last minute crisis but don’t people then just hand over the tickets to some chums? Clearly not. Very odd.

• And the sun was watching the final

So after numerous rain delays and the most awful damp ugly weather, the sun decided just after match point to come out and spray its beams over Roland Garros. Thanks a lot, my sun.

• It’s all so showbiz nowadays

Adriano Panatta dished out the prizes to the men on day 15. The Italian won Roland Garros in 1976. And just before he handed over the baubles to Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic – they’ll collect their prize money of 1 million and 2 million euros respectively a tiny bit later – up on the giant screen appeared grainy images of Panatta’s four set victory over the American Harold Solomon. There were no platforms and no walkways as they have now. The Coupe des Mousquetaires was presented on the ground. So down to earth.

• Novak’s not thinking of tomorrow

Now that he’s joined the select club of eight men who have won at all four grand slam venues – the career grand slam - Djokovic was naturally asked whether he was going to target the calendar grand slam. With his Roland Garros triumph, he is half way there having won the Australian Open at the start of the year. Only Wimbledon and US Open remain and he is reigning champion at both those venues. "I’m really just trying to grasp and cherish this moment," said the 29-year-old Serb. "Whether or not I can reach a calendar slam, it’s still a possibility but it’s not something I’m thinking of right now. I’m just going to enjoy winning Roland Garros." Bless.

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