Novak Djokovic Shares Warm Hug With 'Old Man' Roger Federer on Sidelines of Shanghai Masters 2024 (Watch Video)

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are among the most talked about tennis players in the modern-day era. Novak and Federer have won over 40 tennis grand slams in men's Tennis and both the players share an epic rivalry. However, Djokovic has always been ahead whenever both the players have taken on each other on the Tennis court but they also share a very lovable bond off the court. Novak is currently participating in the Shanghai Masters 2024 and will be playing in the quarterfinals against Taylor Fritz. Novak Djokovic’s Emotional Response to Rafael Nadal’s Retirement Goes Viral, Says ‘He Is One of My Greatest Opponents’ (Watch Video).

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Share Warm Hug With Each Other 

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer met in Shanghai and shared a hug with each other. After meeting Federer, Djokovic said, 'Hey Old Man'. Roger Federer retired from international Tennis back in 2017 and had the record of winning most Tennis grand slams. However, Djokovic took over the record this year and currently holds the 24 Tennis grand slam titles. Rafael Nadal Retires: French Open, Wimbledon and Other Grand Slams Salute Champion Athlete For His Contribution (See Posts).

Talking about Novak Djokovic, the latter has had a mixed journey in 2024. Djokovic won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 and wasn't able to win a single Grandslam title this year. Djokovic is currently in the last phase of his career and at the age of 37 years, he is probably at his best. Novak would look forward to finish his career on a high and once again winning grandslams.

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