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Novak Djokovic talked up Andy Murray after his epic doubles win (Image: Getty)
Novak Djokovic revealed that he approached Andy Murray after the Brit pulled off an epic escape at the Olympics.
Murray is retiring after the Paris 2024 Games, where he is competing alongside Dan Evans in the men’s doubles event.
They saved five match points in a row to beat Japan’s Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel on Sunday night, extending Murray’s career. And their victory caught Djokovic’s attention.
“It’s amazing what he’s been doing,” Djokovic said of his old rival. “Actually, last night I saw the doubles comeback. It’s incredible.”
The 24-time Grand Slam champion caught up with Murray on Monday morning after witnessing his 2-6 7-6(5) [11-9] comeback. Djokovic added: “I saw him today, this morning, and I congratulated him, wished him all the best.
“He’s inspirational honestly with everything he has been through. His injuries, artificial hip. He couldn’t play singles in Wimbledon, it’s unfortunate for him, I know how much it meant to him. But he’s still out there, he’s a warrior, one of the biggest ones that we ever had in our sport.”
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Andy Murray and Dan Evans saved five match points to delay the Scot’s retirement (Image: Getty)
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Murray also paid tribute to Djokovic ahead of his farewell, taking to Instagram to share a series of photos of the two of them. “Rivals, doubles partners, friends and lovers? (see slide 3),” he wrote, referring to a snap of the pair getting a bit too close to each other.
“Thanks for the 25 years of competition @djokernole and good luck for rest of your career.” But Djokovic refuted the suggestion.
Andy Murray shared a selfie with Novak Djokovic (Image: Instagram @andymurray)
He reposted the photos and wrote: “I will ‘pass’ on being lover. I hope you understand. What an amazing career, legendary. Thank you for inspiring all of us players and many people all over the world.”
Murray and Djokovic faced off 36 times during their careers and met in the finals of all four Grand Slams. They have been competing against each other since their junior days. And Murray will be the latest Djokovic contemporary to retire after Roger Federer hung up his racket in 2022.
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