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Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi are the two names that have frequently drawn a lot of attention whenever the term, ‘G.O.A.T.’ has been brought up in a sports debate. It is because of their illustrious legacies that the two athletes have carved out during their respective journeys. The Serbian tennis star has amassed 23 major titles while the Argentine soccer legend has won the prestigious award, Ballon d’Or seven times.

Notably, Djokovic and Messi’s rendezvous in Miami has recently jolted the entire sporting realm. A furry of fans have further taken to social media to react to their ultimate crossover while they also hyped both the ‘G.O.A.T.s’ ahead of their respective US Open campaigns.

Fans react to the ultimate sporting crossover of Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi

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After outshining Carlos Alcaraz, the Serb recently marked his third Cincinnati Open triumph while extending his Masters 1000 titles tally to 39. Later, the ATP player also took his time out to meet up with the soccer legend, Lionel Messi who has recently joined the MLS side, Inter Miami.

The two sporting icons were accompanied by Inter-Miami co-owner Jorge Mas as their viral picture on Twitter has recently caught the attention of many fans. In the comments section of the post, a slew of fans flocked in to drop their reactions to the exciting sporting crossover.

Given their long list of accolades, one of the fans hailed the two “GOATs” by saying, “..when it rains it pours! Two GOATS in one! 🙏🏼❤️👌💯👏🎉”

Similarly, another user expressed his delight after witnessing the “GOAT linkup” in Miami. He said, “Novak Djoković & Lionel Messi linked up 🐐 WHAT A PHOTO @DjokerNolex@TeamMessi”

Djokovic is back at the Grand Slam event in New York while Messi has taken his team to the finals of a knockout cup competition in men’s soccer which is also known as the U.S. Open Cup. Notably, one fan jokingly said, “🐐🐐 What I love these two men is unimaginable. Now I have nothing left but to hope that both win the US Open in their respective disciplines. 😆”

Similarly, another user also hyped both the ‘GOATs’ ahead of the US Open by saying, “Messi and Djokovic are really going to play a US Open”

Djokovic and Messi both have entrenched their position as legendary figures in their respective sports. Considering the same, a fan said, “Tennis goat and football goat🐐🐐🤩”

While fans are all fired up for both “GOATs” ahead of the US Open, let’s have a look at who they will face in their respective competitions.

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Djokovic and Messi’s fixtures of their respective US Open

After their US Open semifinal match ended in a 3-3 draw, Messi and co. recently overcame FC Cincinnati (5-4) in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Now, the 36-year-old’s club, Inter Miami is all set up for a thrilling championship match of the League Cup, against Houston Dynamo.

Djokovic, on the other hand, has entered the hard court major event in New York as the second-seeded player. In the first round of the US Open, the ATP player will square off against Frenchman, Alexandre Müller.

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Do you think both Djokovic and Messi will prevail in their respective US Open competitions? Let us know in the comments section.

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