Novak Djokovic pens an epic congratulatory message to Alex Ovechkin on making NHL history

Novak Djokovic added an emotional image on his Instagram with Alex Ovechkin and the NBA legend, Kobe Bryant.

Novak Djokovic pens an epic congratulatory message to Alex Ovechkin on making NHL history

Novak Djokovic and Alex Ovechkin (via X)

Alex Ovechkin made NHL history with a record-breaking goal. He scored from his usual spot on the power play. After the goal, he slid on the ice in a fun celebration. It reminded fans of his fountain dive after winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. Tennis star Novak Djokovic shared a touching message.

He posted a photo with Ovechkin and the late Kobe Bryant. Djokovic praised Ovechkin for his hard work and passion. It was a special moment shared across sports.

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Congratulations, Ove, on making history! What an achievement! Respect!

Novak Djokovic said on Instagram story

Ovechkin scored his 895th goal during a game against the New York Islanders. It happened in the second period with a sharp wrist shot. The puck flew past Ilya Sorokin’s blocker. Even though the Capitals lost 4-1, it was Ovechkin’s night.

Novak Djokovic and Alexander Ovechkin
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Ovechkin (via Instagram)

The game paused for a 15-minute tribute. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Wayne Gretzky congratulated him. The goal came on a special date — April 6. It was 21 years after the Capitals won the lottery to draft Ovechkin first overall in 2004.

Novak Djokovic set for revenge in his opening Monte Carlo round

Novak Djokovic is set to play at the 2025 Monte Carlo Masters. He had a strong run in Miami and hopes to keep that momentum. As the No. 3 seed, he skips the first round. In the second round, he will face Alejandro Tabilo.

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Novak Djokovic (Image via X/NovakFanFan)

Djokovic is chasing two big goals. He wants to win his third title in Monte Carlo. He’s also aiming for his 100th ATP singles title. This tournament could be a big moment in his career.

Tabilo might be extra tricky for Djokovic. The Chilean beat him in their only past match. That upset happened at the 2024 Italian Open. Tabilo won in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3.

That match came just days after Djokovic was accidentally hit on the head by a falling water bottle. He didn’t look like himself in the loss. Tabilo, who was ranked 29th at the time, made it all the way to the semi-finals in Rome.

How many points Novak Djokovic will drop in Monte Carlo?

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic made it to the semi-finals at last year’s Monte Carlo Masters. Since he’s playing again this year, he’ll need a strong run to keep those 400 points. If he falls short, he’ll lose points in the rankings. He is aiming to defend his place and stay in the chase for the top.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (Image via X)

Jannik Sinner is still world No. 1 but won’t play in Monte Carlo. He’s serving a three-month ban and will also skip Madrid and Barcelona. He’ll return at the Italian Open in May. Because he made the semi-finals last year, he will drop 400 points and go down to 9,930.

Alexander Zverev is ranked second but still far behind Sinner. He only made the third round last year, so he’ll lose 50 points. A deep run this week could help him close the gap. Carlos Alcaraz could pass Zverev if things go his way.

Alcaraz didn’t play in Monte Carlo last year, so he has no points to defend. If he wins the title and Zverev exits early, he could jump in the rankings. Taylor Fritz, who lost early in 2024, won’t compete this year. The Monte Carlo event has fewer players, so the points system is slightly different than other big events.