Armand Duplantis continues to redefine the limits of pole vault. At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the Swedish sensation soared to an astonishing 6.30m, earning his 14th world record!
Duplantisextended his incredible reign and lifted his discipline into uncharted territory once again. The achievement quickly reached beyond athletics, with Novak Djokovic - the ultimate tennis champion - sending his congratulations.
Novak wrote a simple but powerful message - greatness has no ceiling. The Serb, himself the holder of countless records across tennis, recognized the essence of Duplantis' latest leap, understanding greatness better than anyone.
The two have known each other from theLaureus World Sports Awardsceremonies. Both men embody the pursuit of perfection in their respective sports, constantly stretching the boundaries of what wasthought impossible before them.
Duplantis' feats have made him the undisputed master of pole vault. On the other hand, Djokovic remains a symbol of longevity, dominance and resilience on the tennis court, even at 38.
Their paths rarely cross, yet moments like these underline how greatness resonates across disciplinesand betweenchampions who understand each other. Whether through a racket or a pole, the drive to push limits connects these two sporting icons.
It's a reminder for the fans that sport is ultimately about transcending barriers -on the ground or in the air. Unlike Armand, Novak is taking a break from the competition following the US Open semi-final.
The 38-year-old reached all four Major semi-finals this season, stopping the clock on the most notable tennis stage two decades after debuting. Djokovic stands third in the ATP Race, which speak volumes.
He is miles behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinnerbutremains a threat for everyone else, especially at Majors. Novak enjoys with his family in Athens, and we do not know much about his schedule for the rest of the season.
His next tournament should be the Six King Slams in Riyadh in October ahead of the ATP 250 event in Athens in November. Will he seek new heights in 2026? There is no doubt about that, with Djokovic still feeling the competitive fire despite achieving everything throughout his incredible career.
After all, the greatness never stops!
