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They are two of the sports world’s biggest profiles.
But also very good friends in private.
Now Novak Djokovic opens up about the relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
One of the world’s best tennis players of all time and Sweden’s most successful soccer player of all time. Yes, of course even the two people can develop a close friendship.
Djokovic admits
The tennis star Novak Djokovic is currently hot in the US Open and is chasing another major title to add to the collection of trophies he has won during his career. Recently, more and more celebrities and prominent athletes have appeared in the stands to show their support for the Serb.
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Famous names like Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, Nikola Jokic and Swedish Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a close relationship with Djokovic and it is a conscious choice that the tennis star.
– I try to maintain and cherish relationships with athletes from other sports because I can really relate to them. I identify with what they are doing and I can understand the pain, the sacrifice and the dedication, he says during a press conference in the US Open.
– I respect greatness, especially those who have reached the very highest level in their respective sports. They are the kind of people you want to surround yourself with. You want to learn things from them because there can be so much that inspires you.
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Paying tribute to Zlatan
The relationship with “Ibra” is strong and the Swede has been seen several times in the stands during Djokovic’s matches. Now comes a big confession from the Serb about who his favorite football player really is.
– Zlatan is my favorite football player, without a doubt. His Balkan mentality reminds me a lot of myself. Although it may look very strange to the rest of the world, I understand him very, very well and I’ve known him for fifteen years now, says Novak at the press conference.
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After Zlatan’s football career has come to an end, he has opened up to another possible career that would also include Djokovic. Ibrahimovic wants to form a team with the tennis star in padel and we agree that you would really like to see the duo play together in some form.
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