During the Miami Open, Novack Djokovic noted the presence of soccer icon Lionel Messi, who watched him play. Messi attended with his family to cheer on Djokovic, who described meeting Messi as a tremendous honor and acknowledged his significant global impact over two decades. The event was also marked by 19-year-old Jakub Mensik upsetting Djokovic in the tournament. Mensik shared his excitement over meeting Messi, humorously mentioning he didn't wash his hands before playing after their encounter.
"It's a thrill to have his whole family. It's a huge honor. He's such a great athlete, not just a football player. His impact on the world of sports in the last 20 years has been immense."
"I didn't wash my hands before I stepped on the court," Mensik said about meeting Messi.
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