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Tennis ace Novak Djokovic picked Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi over NFL legend and Birmingham chief Tom Brady and himself as the ultimate sporting GOAT.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Djokovic may be at the summit of tennis history, but when it comes to naming the greatest athlete of all time, the 24-time Grand Slam champion looks beyond his own accolades. The tennis superstar, who holds the all-time record for most Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis and has spent 428 weeks as World No. 1, took part in a light-hearted segment that challenged him to choose the
WHAT DJOKOVIC SAID
Djokovic’s first choice was a tough one – Tom Brady versus Michael Jordan. And the Serbian leaned toward the legendary quarterback. “Oh, jeez. Man. I’m going to pick Tom, just because I have a personal relationship with him,” he said in an interview with the ATP Tour and Overtimemedia team, referencing the bond he shares with the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
In the early rounds of the game, Djokovic continued to back Brady over other sports stars, including boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, MMA icon Conor McGregor, Olympic sprint king Usain Bolt, F1 sensation Lewis Hamilton, and swimming legend Michael Phelps.
However, the tide turned when Lionel Messi entered the equation. When forced to choose between Brady and the Argentine football genius, Djokovic didn’t hesitate. “Sorry, Tom. Messi,” he laughed, signalling a clear change of heart.
The final twist in the game saw Djokovic presented with the ultimate test: Messi or Novak Djokovic? Without blinking, the Serbian star once again named Messi.
