Reigning Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, who began his journey in the 2024 edition of the tournament in style, said that he wants to see more kids playing tennis, following his straight-sets win over Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
In a recent couple of days, both sporting icons have spoken about the mutual respect and admiration they have for each other and how they have been exchanging text messages over the years.
The World No.1 Novak Djokovic made a winning start to his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 triumph against Dino Prizmic in first-round on Sunday.
Virat said that he has a lot of respect for Djokovic, his journey as a player, and his passion for fitness. He expressed hope of meeting the Serbian icon soon.
Novak Djokovic demonstrated to the world that he is not just one of the great four in tennis but also the best in terms of pure statistics and being the ultimate beast on the court.
The 22-time major winner Nadal, who is making his competitive return at the Brisbane International after missing nearly a year due to injuries, has not played against Murray since 2016.