Shanghai Masters: Roger Federer Refers to Novak Djokovic as the “Old Man” in Heartwarming Friendship Scenes, Resulting in Tennis Moment of the Year

Shanghai Masters: Roger Federer Refers to Novak Djokovic as the “Old Man” in Heartwarming Friendship Scenes, Resulting in Tennis Moment of the Year

Tennis courts aren’t just for ferocious matches and exhilarating rallies; they’re also for pleasant moments and amusing banter, when players may bond despite their rivalry. The ongoing Shanghai Masters was brightened by one such amusing incident, in which Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer got into a provocative position that made everyone giggle.In the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals, the Serbian superstar faced off against Jakub Mensik. Even though Mensik lost the match, he made sure to give Nole, who was ranked 61 points higher, a tough fight. In the opening set of the match, he confused Nole and won 7–6(4). However, Djokovic proved once more why he is among the best players in the world and went on to win the following

It was none other than Roger Federer who was waiting for Djokovic as he left the court. Federer shot off a lighthearted comment as soon as he saw Nole. To Djokovic, he said, “Hey Old Man.” After that, Djokovic grinned and was seen giving the tennis star a loving hug and shook hands.