Jose Mourinho left feeling ‘particular’ by Martina Navratilova as he thanks icon

Jose Mourinho admitted that he was left in disbelief after assembly Martina Navratilova on the Italian Open. The Rome supervisor attended Sunday’s ultimate and watched Daniil Medvedev defeat Holger Rune. But he appeared extra starstruck after studying that Navratilova knew who he was, whereas additionally catching up with Boris Becker.

Mourinho made multiple appearances at the recent Rome Masters, first turning out to look at Novak Djokovic’s opening match. He was then again in attendance for the lads’s singles ultimate and shared an Instagram publish about his expertise following the match.

“A great Sunday,” he stated of his time on the clay-court Masters. Addressing the finalists, he added: “Congrats to @medwed33 and a great future waiting for @holgerrune.”

Mourinho wasn’t the one large title in attendance, as Becker made one of his first appearances at a tennis tournament since being launched from jail in December. But it was Navratilova who actually made an impression on the Portuguese coach.

“Good to meet @borisbeckerofficial again and share with him some coaching ideas,” he continued, earlier than turning his consideration to the 18-time Grand Slam champion. Mourinho wrote: “I couldn’t believe when the legend @martinanavratilova told me ‘if I was a football player I would love to be your player.’”

An avid tennis fan, The Special One stated it was Navratilova who actually made him really feel that approach. “I didn’t even know that you know me!!!!! Thanks a lot Martina to make me feel special. Enjoy your life Boris and Martina, we tennis fans will always love you,” he added.

Mourinho isn’t any stranger to tennis tournaments. He used to often attend the ATP Finals after they had been staged on the O2 Arena, with the occasion coinciding together with his time as Chelsea boss. After he watched Djokovic defeat Tomas Etcheverry in Rome, the world No 3 detailed just how much of a fan the 60-year-old was.