Nikola Jokic recently received a text from Novak Djokovic expressing gratitude for his supportive words. Jokic confirmed that Djokovic followed through on his promise to reach out, acknowledging the sincerity of the tennis star’s gesture. Ahead of the French Open Finals, Jokic praised Djokovic, stating that he is possibly one of the greatest athletes of all time, if not the absolute best.

Serbia is on the verge of witnessing history as two of its most celebrated athletes — Novak Djokovic and Nikola Jokic — make waves in their respective sports.

Djokovic is striving to clinch his 23rd Grand Slam singles title, aiming to surpass Rafael Nadal’s record, while Jokic has propelled the Denver Nuggets to the brink of their inaugural NBA championship.

Their mutual respect and support for each other have endeared them even more to fans around the globe.

“He’s the one who represents Serbia on a much larger scale. He’s the Serbian ambassador. He’s an inspiration to kids in Serbia not only for his achievements on the court but also for the work his foundation is doing,” Jokic previously remarked about Djokovic, expressing his desire to emulate him.

Djokovic came across the social media posts, articles, and responded in kind.

“I don’t think anyone can match what he’s accomplishing in basketball right now. He’s undoubtedly the top basketball player globally,” emphasized the tennis star. “I’m a big supporter of him, he’s an incredible individual, he’s a source of pride for Serbia, and we’re immensely proud of him. We’re rooting for him to secure his first championship ring.”

Although Jokic didn’t previously have Djokovic’s contact information, during a Tennis TV panel discussion at the Roland Garros tournament, Djokovic mentioned that he recently obtained it.

“I’m genuinely honored. I came across his interview about a week ago, and I’m genuinely appreciative. We haven’t been in contact before, actually; I only received his number yesterday, so I’ll be reaching out. It’s quite challenging to acquire his number these days. I’d like to express my gratitude to him because his kind words truly moved me,” Djokovic stated at that moment.