The Italian has won the Serbian three times in their last four meetings and might soon leapfrog the Serbian in the World ranking. The competition between both players has grown over the months, a clash of what many perceive as the ‘new generation against the aging’.

However, Djokovic, who is 36, has placed their bitter rivalry behind them, hoping he and Sinner, 22, will do a skiing collaboration in the future. Both players are big fans of skiing and take the sport as a relief from the hectic physicality of tennis.

In the years to come, I’m really looking forward to getting on the ski slopes. Head is also huge in the winter sports and I’m a big fan of skiing. Jannik Sinner is also big (into skiing) so maybe we could do something together one day with Head, who knows. I’m always open to some crazy things. It is those types of activities when I step out of my comfort zone that brings excitement and joy, but also brings in new fans.

Novak Djokovic said via Head Instagram

Meanwhile, Sinner and Djokovic are expected to play each other in the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters. Djokovic, a two-time winner, begins his campaign against Russian Roman Safuillin in the second round of the tournament.

Novak Djokovic makes history as the oldest ATP No.1 player

Novak Djokovic made history this week as the oldest ATP No. 1 player. The Serbian surpassed Roger Federer, who was 36 years and 320 days old when he spent his last day at No. 1 on June 24th, 2018.

Last year, Djokovic made history by becoming the first men’s player to win 24 Grand Slam titles, surpassing Rafael Nadal, who won 22. He also finished as year-end No. 1 for the seventh time in his career last year.

However, more interestingly, Djokovic doesn’t only hold the record as the oldest ranked No. 1 ATP player, but for both the ATP and WTA. The women’s record holder is Serena Williams, with 35 years and 230 days as WTA No. 1.