“Gotten quite friendly with Novak,” Rory McIlroy reveals alternate career choice as a tennis pro while dealing favorites with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Roy Mcllory places friendly terms with Novak Djokovic above the other Big Three in alternate career reveal.

“Gotten quite friendly with Novak,” Rory McIlroy reveals alternate career choice as a tennis pro while dealing favorites with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

L-R: Rory McIlroy, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic (Via Imago)

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy has admitted his desire to become a tennis player if there was an alternate career. The golfer said that despite growing up to love Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he fancies Novak Djokovic better due to their friendship.

Last year, after winning the US Open, Novak Djokovic was invited to play for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, who has been friends with the Serbian legend wanted to bond with him in his professional sport.

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Months later, Rory revealed his love for the sport and having to grow up watching Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but loves Djokovic because he’s friendly.

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If I could go pro in another sport I’d play tennis, growing up I loved Roger & Rafa. I’ve actually gotten quite friendly with Novak over the last few months.
Rory McIlroy via the LTA

Roger Federer, who retired in 2022, is an icon of tennis. With 20 Grand Slam titles and 28 Masters 1000 crowns, Federer’s feet have only been broken by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic and Nadal, yet to hang up their rackets, will compete at the Indian Wells Tournament in March.

Novak Djokovic to compete at the Indian Wells Masters

Less than two weeks from today, Novak Djokovic will be competing at the Indian Wells Masters. The last time the Serbian legend competed at the tournament was in 2019. He exited in the third round after losing to Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber.

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Novak Djokovic (Credits: Imago)

The 36-year-old is still searching for his first title this season. After an early exit in the United Cup, he lost to eventual Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. However, Djokovic has won the Palm Springs tournament five times, a joint-record holder with Roger Federer.

The Serbian is keen on extending the Indian Wells Masters record. With 40 ATP Masters 1000 crowns, Djokovic is known to perform better in big tournaments. Last year, he won the Cincinnati Open and Paris Masters, two out of the three Masters tournaments he featured in.

Also, former winners like 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, Taylor Fritz, Cameron Norrie, and Dominic Thiem will compete at the tournament. Jannik Sinner, who was victorious at the Rotterdam Open, would be seeking his 13th ATP title.

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