Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has driven himself to an era that takes his name far beyond the boundaries of the tennis world. While the Serb proved his worth by adding another remarkable season full of historical achievements, he has been receiving admiration and respect from athletes beyond the sport.

As the whole tennis world is enjoying time off from the upcoming hectic schedule, Novak Djokovic is going places across the world to prepare for the upcoming season. Recently, sporting fans received a great surprise as a famous UFC star posed with the Serb in honor.

Longest reigning UFC Lightweight Champion meets Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has been maintaining his worth as the greatest tennis figure in and out of the tennis world. While famous entities from the tennis world always keep praising the Serb for his resilience, the cheers for him extended its boundaries among UFC players as well. Recently, Khabib Nurmagomedov posted a picture of his unexpected union with the Serbinator.

Coming as a huge surprise to his Instagram followers, Khabib got a chance to meet Djokovic, who was in Dubai for his training sessions before the upcoming season. Along with the pictures in which the Djoker stood beside Khabib Nurmagomedov with a smile, the UFC champion also wrote a caption that said, “With GOAT”. 

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As the longest-reigning lightweight champion regarded Djokovic as a ‘GOAT’, the fans not only embraced the pictures of a surprising union but also gained an idea of the Serbian tennis legend’s widespread popularity and respect in the world of sports.

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Khabib’s trail of following Djokovic’s achievements

While the recent Instagram post depicted Khabib’s admiration and respect for Novak Djokovic, this wasn’t the first time he made a gesture to reveal that. Earlier this year, Khabib congratulated the Serb for one of his remarkable feats. Soon after Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev to earn his fourth US Open title, Khabib expressed his excitement in an Instagram story.

Along with a picture of Djokovic proudly lifting the glorious trophy, the UFC champion wrote a caption that said, “Congratulations my friend, what a performance.” This heartfelt gesture of admiration for an athlete who belongs to a different sport highlighted Khabib’s sense of respect for the spirit of sportsmanship. As the world no.1 tennis star continues his training in Dubai, fans wait for the new season to begin with a blast.

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