Even Novak Djokovic dominated the proceedings against Grigor Dimitrov during a 69 -minute win to reach the Inter Miami Open final on Friday, a 24 -time Grand Slam winner experienced some gitors in the court in the presence of another mythical sports figure in Lionel Messi.
Argentina was in appearance during a win 6–2, 6–3 of the football superstar Djokovic, which put Serb within a shocking distance from the 100th career title. Djokovic later appreciated Messi and shared the experience of catching with the family of the football icon.
“It’s a great honor that King Leo to be in a stand. I think it’s the first time I played in front of Messi, and honestly, I was a little nervous,” Djokovic said.
“I am very grateful to his appearance with his family. I have always been his fan, as most people in the world are during their career.”
Djokovic was also asked about Messi at his press conference. “I have seen him playing a few times. I think the final of the World Cup, I saw that when he wins with Argentina. I think I saw him once last year. I think it was with La with La.
Greatness and an honor to fulfill their entire family. Gresius Leo. ASTA pronato 🙌💪 pic.twitter.com/e6nnuhjsv0
– Novak Djokovic (@DJOKERNONOE) March 28, 2025
“It was clearly thrilled to my entire family. I saw him after the match. The locker came from the room. So we spent some time to spend some time and exchange gifts.
“This is a great honor. I mean, he is a great athlete, not only a football player. His influence on the world of sports has been very big in the last 20 years. To see him, I clearly get me great, great pleasure and enthusiasm, and also a little pressure, to be honest.
‘Rated by Messi Junior’
Djokovic opened in a pinch even when he was rated by one of Messi’s sons. “I was rated as 8 out of 10 as one of his sons today, which is very good. He told me with a serious face that I have made 10 out of 10 in 10 matches out of 10 matches. So I have a lot of pressure from Messi’s son there. Yes, we joked together with our whole family. It was a very touching moment for me.
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“As a young father, I know what it means. It is different when you bring the whole family. I touched it a lot and his desire to spend some time. I give importance to him at that time.
“This is a wonderful moment for me and this tournament and tennis to be here in general.”
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