Novak Djokovic made a light joke about fellow tennis star Alexander Zverev, saying he might have been spying on him during his win over Cameron Norrie at the French Open on Monday.
Djokovic secured his place in the quarter-finals with a strong performance on Court Philippe Chatrier. The match came shortly after Paris Saint Germain’s big 5-0 win against Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday. The celebration continued at Roland Garros a few days later, as PSG players, including Ousmane Dembele, visited the tennis event and took photos with their Champions League trophy.
Zverev, who had reached the quarter-finals after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew with an injury, also took a photo with the trophy. He shared it on social media with the caption, “Did not expect to see you here @championsleague. Congrats @psg.”
Djokovic then joined in the fun by commenting, “Tell the truth. You were there because you were spying on my game. Seeing the trophy was just an excuse.”
Fans enjoyed the friendly exchange, as it added to the excitement ahead of their upcoming match in the quarter-finals.
Zverev, the number 3 seed, has made it clear that Djokovic should never be seen as an underdog.
“The man has won 24 Grand Slam titles. He is never going to be a black horse,” Zverev said.
“He knows how to play tennis and how to perform on the big stage.”
Zverev admitted he had been focused on his own matches so far but would now turn his attention to Djokovic and possibly Cameron Norrie. He added that he planned to watch the match to prepare.
The two players are set to face off in what promises to be a thrilling quarter-final at Roland Garros.
