The Hilarious Reason Novak Djokovic Declined To Give Lionel Messi Tennis Tips
In a recent interview, Novak Djokovic reflected on a notable encounter with football icon Lionel Messi. The tennis champion described a friendly interaction that underscored their shared competitive drive and professional admiration for one another.
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Djokovic shared that Messi—who had recently transitioned from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami—surprised him by asking for pointers on how to refine his tennis skills.
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- The Hilarious Reason Novak Djokovic Declined To Give Lionel Messi Tennis Tips
The 24-time Grand Slam winner and Olympic champion didn’t miss a beat when jokingly firing back at the football icon.
“I met Messi at a restaurant in the United States,” Djokovic recalled. “He asked me for advice about tennis. I told him: ‘Please, Messi, don’t ask me that. I won’t give you any information. You dominate football, and now you want to dominate tennis? No, no, play football. When I retire, then you can play tennis.'”
The lighthearted interaction highlights the intense competitive spirit shared by both legends. With a laugh, Messi noted that football offers him a distinct advantage since it’s played with the feet rather than the hands.
In response, Djokovic jokingly expressed relief that Messi didn’t pursue a career in tennis, quipping that the tour would have been nearly impossible to dominate if he had.
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The meeting provided Djokovic an opportunity to contemplate Messi’s legendary career. As a figure often cited among the greatest to ever play the game, Messi boasts a trophy cabinet filled with domestic titles, European championships, and the crowning achievement of his career: captaining Argentina to a 2022 World Cup victory.
Even with a resume that covers almost every milestone in football, Messi’s interest in different athletic disciplines highlights a restless competitive drive and a desire to explore new frontiers. Djokovic, a mainstay at the top of professional tennis for more than twenty years, underscored the deep level of respect the two champions share for one another.
Djokovic expressed his admiration for the athlete, calling him the greatest football player in history and a joy to watch—a sentiment that underscores the deep mutual respect shared by elite competitors across various sports.
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