Zhang Jike and Novak Djokovic have similar characteristics according to Liu Guoliang

Last weekend saw one of the longest tennis matches in history between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Novak won the Australian Open 2012 championships defeating Rafael Nadal in the final! Djokovic defeated Nadal in the longest ever grand slam final by five hours and 53 minutes! Djokovic won the match 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5.

Left of photo: Novak Djokovic, photo by: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Right of photo: Zhang Jike, photo by: sina.com.cn

As Novak won the last point he celebrated in similar fashion to reigning World Table Tennis Champion Zhang Jike. In a fantastic photo posted by Chen Yi Si's Weibo account he showed the demonstration of the similar traits between the two players. According to tabletennista.com Liu Guoliang commented, "Both players are born with exceptional unruly personality and are very domineering". However Liu goes on to say that Zhang needs to get more power and follow the footsteps of Djokovic's dedication in the arena.

Zhang Jike (Red T-shirt ) Novak Djokovic (Blue T-shirt)​

Liu Guoliang had a joke with the reporter and laughed "I wonder how these tennis players pratice for their physical fitness. I'm sure its something normal people cannot do "

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Novak is funny, he applauds whenever his opponents hit a good shot, incredible sense of humour, and very approachable.