This Sunday can be Novak Djokovic. The Serbian is facing the opportunity to add in Miami Open its title number 100, a historical figure at the height of a legendary athlete.
On Friday, in his semifinal party, He received the visit of another sport legend, Leo Messi. The Argentine crack enjoyed his victory against Grigor Dimitrov and photographed himself with him after the duel.
Well, last morning it was Messi who wanted to remember Nole. It was on the day of his return, after overcoming an injury, in the match against Philadelphia Union, a team to which He scored a goal that he wanted to celebrate in a very tennis way.
The footballer received one of the ovations of the day during the Miami Masters 1000 ATP, as soon as he appeared on one of the giant screens of the NFL Dolphins House, converted on the tennis court.
“I admire it, like most people in the world, for their career. I saw him play sometimes, I believe the World Cup final when he won with Argentina and last year in a Los Angeles-Inter Miami”said Djokovic, who noticed a detail that he shares with Leo Messi, which has to do with his prolonged career.
“It is a pleasure to still have it here, in fact we have the same age” added.
Djokovic has 37 years, such as Messi. Both are from 87 and continue to war in their respective sports. ‘Nole’ will meet the 38 on May 22, while Rosario will make them on June 24. And both wanting to continue triumphing.
