Novak Djokovic expresses admiration for Lionel Messi

Tennis star Novak Djokovic expressed his admiration for football player Lionel Messi, noting that he is occasionally compared to the Argentine captain. Djokovic remarked, “Nole, you are like Leo Messi. I wish!”, highlighting the high regard in which Messi is held.

Djokovic also discussed the physical differences between the two sports, suggesting that tennis matches could be shortened to increase appeal for younger generations. He noted the intense, solitary nature of tennis compared to the 90-minute duration of a football match, which he suggested would be preferable given the physical toll of professional tennis at his age.