Novak Djokovic was very appreciative of Andy Murray’s tribute to their rivalry but in addition made it clear to his previous rival that he would “go on the lovers half.”
After Murray, 37, confirmed that the Paris Olympics could be the final match of his profession, the three-time Grand Slam champion discovered that it will be good to replicate 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 top-of-the-line rivalries of this century.
“Rivals, doubles companions, pals 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 submit to his Instagram Story and wrote: “Andy, I beloved competing towards you, taking part in doubles collectively, sharing some nice recollections as pals. I’ll ‘go’ on being lovers. Hope you perceive What an incredible 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 execs on the 2006 Madrid Masters, Murray and Djokovic went on to type a significant rivalry and meet 35 extra instances.
Whereas Djokovic received 25 of these 36 conferences and in addition ended on the successful aspect in eight of their 10 clashes on the Grand Slam stage, Murray nonetheless managed to earn some large 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 successful 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.
