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Published 19:33 IST, August 25th 2023

Inter Miami owner expresses joy as Lionel Messi & Novak Djokovic make his day; See Image

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas and footballer Lionel Messi recently met Tennis star and legend Novak Djokovic ahead of the US Open 2023.

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Inter Miami footballer Lionel Messi meets Tennis star Novak Djokovic (Image: AP/@Jorge__Mas/Twitter) | Image: self
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Ever since Lionel Messi made his debut for the MLS (Major League Soccer) soccer franchise Inter Miami, the world cup-winning legendary Argentine footballer, the fortunes of the MLS club have changed. Since Messi has started playing for Inter Miami, they have not lost a single match and recently won the Leagues Cup title. 

3 things you need to know 

  • Lionel Messi has scored in every match except the last one for Inter Miami since his debut 
  • Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 after his exit from Paris Saint-Germain 
  • Lionel Messi recently met Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic ahead of the US Open 2023

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Inter Miami owner shares a moment with Leo Messi & Novak Djokovic

Ahead of the US Open 2023, Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic met Argentine captain and Inter Miami footballer Lionel Messi. Messi was accompanied by Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas, shared a glimpse of the meeting on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle and captioned the post, "What a night."

If we speak about Novak Djokovic, the Serbian Tennis star is coming off a win in the Cincinnati Masters 2023 against World number one and Spanish Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic won the final match of the Cincinnati Masters by 5-7, 7-6, 7-6. 

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Big challenge awaits for Novak Djokovic 

Despite winning in the finals of the Cincinnati Masters against Carlos Alcaraz, an enormous challenge is still waiting for the Serbian Tennis star. Djokovic will now head into the US Open 2023 starting from August 28, 2023, and aim to regain his title from Carlos Alacaraz. Novak Djokovic didn't take part in the 2022 edition of the Tennis Grand Slam due to the COVID-19 vaccine issue, and Carlos Alcaraz won the title in his absence by defeating Casper Ruud in the finals.

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Additionally, Carlos Alacaraz's pressure will increase, as he will have to defend his title in the presence of Novak Djokovic. The Serbian tennis icon has been one of the top players in the industry for the past seven to eight years and is also has won the most Tennis grand slams. It will not be an easy feat for Alcaraz to defend his title 

19:33 IST, August 25th 2023