Djokovic receives first Global Sports Award from Ronaldo in Dubai – Tennis Now
Novak Djokovic celebrated the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai and received a prestigious honor of his own. The 38-year-old Grand Slam king was awarded the Globe Athlete Award in a special ceremony attended by football icon Ronaldo, who handed him the trophy and expressed warm praise for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
“It’s a huge surprise. It’s an honor to be here and to receive an award from another sports legend is a dream come true,” Djokovic said.
“I’m a huge fan of football. I’m here to celebrate the incredible year that everyone has had, but I was caught off guard in a positive way. I couldn’t be happier.”
“For me, he is a role model,” Ronaldo said on stage. “To me, he’s a role model for longevity. We have similar stories. I think he deserves it because he’s a great role model for this generation, all generations and future generations.”
“I’m grateful to call him a friend,” Djokovic said of Ronaldo, “and he’s also a person who inspires me.
“We have a lot of similarities, a lot of similarities, and even though we’re not in the same sport, we push each other. I think we’re also showing future generations that the sky’s the limit.”
