Djokovic remembers Messi again: "It'd be nice to play 90 minutes like him"

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Novak Djokovic continues to amaze at 39 years old with 24 Grand Slams under his belt. This was evident in his quarterfinal match at Wimbledon 2026 against the formidable Félix Auger-Aliassime, whom he defeated (7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6) after five hours and fifteen minutes in his longest match at the London Grand Slam. The Serbian, who will face Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, was at a loss for words to describe his feelings after achieving yet another feat. However, once the excitement settled, during the post-victory press conference, he mentioned another sports legend: Leo Messi.

What Novak Djokovic Said about Leo Messi after his 5-Hour, 15-Minute Victory at Wimbledon 2026

The Argentine footballer, who is the same age as the Serbian, is also showcasing his skill and competitive spirit at the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where he has already scored eight goals, making him the competition's leading scorer. Furthermore, he led his country in a comeback against Egypt in the round of 16 to secure a 3-2 victory.

Given this scenario, Djokovic was asked about the footballer: "You are like Messi. 39 years old. One scores goals; you win after 5 hours and 15 minutes," to which the Belgrade native replied, "It would be great to play 90 minutes like him," he said jokingly, while expressing uncertainty about his recovery for the upcoming match against the world number one on Friday: "We'll see. I have an extra day, which is good."

This is not the first time Novak Djokovic has spoken about Leo Messi. In fact, they have a good relationship, and at the Miami Open 2025, the Inter Miami forward watched one of Djokovic's matches before taking photos together. It's clear that legends of sport understand each other.

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