‘This Feels Even Sweeter’: Novak Djokovic Makes Time To Wish Thanasi Kokkinakis During Deportation

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been one of the most encouraging players on the Tour. He is very warm and kind to everyone associated with this beautiful game, especially the youngsters. The Serbian machine always encourages the young gen and takes pleasure is seeing them perform at the highest level. 

Recently, Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis won the ATP 250 event in Adelaide and it was his first title on the ATP Tour. He has been one player who has dealt with injuries for a considerable amount of time.

Novak Djokovic finds time to message during visa fiasco

To see him winning a title after all the struggles is surely a proud feeling. On Thanasi winning the title, Djokovic took notice of it and sent him a message in a private chat on Instagram.

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The 20-time Grand Slam winner wrote, “Congrats on your maiden title in home town, Thanasi. After all the hardships injuries have caused you, I am sure this feels even sweeter. You deserve it! Great for tennis. Good luck in Melbourne.”

The 25-YO shared a screenshot of this DM on his IG story. It was a nice gesture from Djokovic to message Thanasi on this achievement.

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Personally, he has been dealing with a lot of things with his visa being canceled. At the moment, Novak is set to leave Melbourne and has yet not decided when he will be back on the Tour. 

Besides the 9-time AO champion, Federer sent his wishes too 

Yesterday, when Kokkinakis won the title, he received a similar message from none other than Roger Federer. To receive compliments from great players like Roger and Novak is surely going to add to Thanasi’s confidence. 

Next up for Kokkinakis is the Australian Open 2022, which begins on Monday. There isn’t a better way to enter a Grand Slam event than winning a tournament prior to it.

We wish him all the best for the coming week and for the rest of the season.