Novak Djokovic says Kei Nishikori is one of the most talented players he’s ever faced & that he would’ve achieved even more in his career if he was able to stay healthy
“I’ve said it many times in the past that Kei is one of the most talented players that I’ve faced and that I’ve seen play. Incredible footwork. So quick. So comfortable being aggressive and being close to the line and playing equally fast and well and accurate on all surfaces. He was a very tough opponent to face.”
“It’s just unfortunate that he’s struggled with his injuries so much in his career. I’m sure that he’d achieve even more things if he was a bit more healthier than he was in his career. I wish him all the best in his retirement. He’s created history for Japanese tennis and sport. He and his family and people should be proud of everything he’s achieved.” ❤️
(via US Open Press)
🗣️ Marc Cucurella: The World Cup final completely changed my opinion of Leo Messi.
From my perspective, he looked frustrated and desperate to win. After I simply asked him, as captain, to calm his teammates because I felt they were becoming too aggressive, I believe he portrayed our exchange to the referee as something it wasn’t. I never made any racist remark, and the whole incident left me deeply disappointed.
That moment made me question the fairness of what happened. To me, honesty and integrity matter just as much as winning. If I feel someone has misrepresented my words, it’s difficult for me to trust or respect them in the same way again.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been my idol since childhood, and my respect for him has never changed. I admire his dedication, discipline, and mentality. In my opinion, he has built his legacy through hard work, perseverance, and merit. That’s why he will always be my greatest football inspiration.