Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis pro, responded to kind words from Indian cricket star, Virat Kohli. He expressed his excitement about hopefully playing alongside Virat Kohli someday.
The famous sports figures have shared feelings of mutual respect lately. Djokovic spoke to Sony Sports about messaging with Kohli for several years. He said he looks up to Kohli’s successful career.
Answering to that, Kohli, in a clip shared on bcci.tv, appreciated Djokovic and stated he massively respects the tennis ace and his sports journey. He also voiced his ideas on the well-shared snippet of Djokovic engaging in tennis and cricket with Aussie player Steve Smith at a charity function, and communicated his wish to join the Serbian player in a game at some point ahead.
Djokovic posted the BCCI video of Virat Kohli welcoming him on his official X (Twitter) on Monday, January 15.
He acknowledged the Indian cricketer’s opinions of him while sharing the same and added:
“Thank you for these kind words @imVkohli ???? Looking forward to the day we play together ????????????.”
Djokovic, the current Australian Open winner, had a rough opening match. His opponent was 18-year-old Dino Prizmic. Regardless, Djokovic came out on top with a score of 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-4.
“There’s lot to connect on” – Virat Kohli on his bonding with Novak Djokovic
In the BCCI video, Kohli said that keeping in contact with international athletes is beneficial because it inspires the younger generation.
He added that having a lot in common with Novak Djokovic has contributed to his connecting with him.
“There’s been a mutual admiration, respect and really nice to connect with global athletes who are excelling at a higher level. Collectively, what I think about it is it’s sending out a message of inspiration to the next generation in a way.”
“I have a lot of respect for him, his journey, his passion for fitness, something that I follow myself and believe in a lot. So, there’s lot to connect on. Hopefully, if he comes to India soon or I happen to be in a country where he’s playing, will definitely catch up with him and just chill out and maybe have a cup of coffee.”
Virat Kohli
In the Indore T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday, Kohli made his return to the T20I format for India with a score of 29 off 16.
