Novak Djokovic appreciates Andy Murray’s tribute but funnily shuts down ‘lovers part’

Novak Djokovic was very appreciative of Andy Murray’s tribute to their rivalry but additionally made it clear to his previous rival that he would “cross on the lovers half.”

After Murray, 37, confirmed that the Paris Olympics can be the final match of his profession, the three-time Grand Slam champion found out that it might be good to mirror to say a phrase or two in regards to the participant who was an enormous a part of his journey. 

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And Murray’s message was a tribute to his rivalry with Djokovic – which featured many nice matches on the largest stage and was undoubtedly probably the greatest rivalries of this century. 

“Rivals, doubles companions, associates and lovers? (see slide 3). Thanks for the 25 years of competitors @djokernole and good luck for remainder of your profession,” Murray wrote on Instagram.

Djokovic shared the publish to his Instagram Story and wrote: “Andy, I cherished competing towards you, taking part in doubles collectively, sharing some nice recollections as associates. I’ll ‘cross’ on being lovers. Hope you perceive What a tremendous profession. Legendary. Thanks for uplifting all of us gamers and many individuals everywhere in the world.”

A few of Murray’s greatest success got here after wins over Djokovic

After assembly for the primary time as professionals on the 2006 Madrid Masters, Murray and Djokovic went on to type a serious rivalry and meet 35 extra instances. 

Whereas Djokovic gained 25 of these 36 conferences and likewise ended on the profitable aspect in eight of their 10 clashes on the Grand Slam degree, Murray nonetheless managed to earn some huge wins over the Serb. 

Most notably, Murray defeated Djokovic within the 2012 US Open ultimate for his first US Open. Murray’s second Grand Slam title and first Wimbledon trophy additionally got here after he beat Djokovic within the 2013 Wimbledon ultimate. 

Additionally, Murray beat Djokovic within the 2012 London Olympics semifinal en path to profitable his first gold medal. 

After 2017 and Murray’s main hip troubles, their rivalry abruptly got here to an finish as their thirty sixth and final assembly got here in 2017 January, once they met within the Doha ultimate.