"Was admiring the best forehand I’ve ever hit" - John Isner cheekily apologizes after snubbing Jack Sock's side bump during Indian Wells doubles win

American tennis stars John Isner and Jack Sock engaged in some fun banter on Saturday (March 11). Isner hilariously snubbed Sock's side bump after winning a marathon three-set match against Jean-Julien Rojer and Marcelo Arevalo in their first-round doubles match at the BNP Paribas Open.

Isner and Sock reigned supreme in an epic doubles matchup against third-seeded Dutchman Rojer and Salvadoran Arevalo. The wildcard American pair came out on top with a score of 6 (8)-7, 7-5, 10-7.

Tennis TV shared a video of the moment on Twitter, where Isner hit the winning forehand. Isner and Sock could be seen jumping with joy. Isner proceeded to shake hands with the opponents while Sock, still elated with the win, jumped towards Isner for a side bump but was snubbed.

Sock responded to the video and tagged Isner in the tweet while hoping that his partner would not ignore him during future celebrations.

"Next time @JohnIsner will look at me for the side bump," Sock tweeted.

Isner cheekily responded to Sock's tweet by apologizing to him for missing the celebratory move as he admired the best forehand he had ever hit.

"Lol lol my bad partner was admiring the best fh I’ve ever hit," Isner responded.

NFL star Patrick Mahomes attends Jack Sock's first-round match at Indian Wells Masters

Jack Sock at the Tennis Fest GNP

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attended American tennis star Jack Sock's match at the Indian Wells Masters on Friday, March 10.

Mahomes, who led his team to victory at the Super Bowl LVII on 16 February last month with a score of 38-35 against the Philadelphia Eagles, attended Sock's first-round clash against France's Gregoire Barrere. The American came out on top with a comfortable straight-set win of 6-4,6-2.

The ATP's official Twitter account posted about the NFL superstar's presence at Sock's maiden match.

"MVP in the house! @PatrickMahomes the @Chiefs superstar, was on hand for @JackSock92 R1 win! Read the full story," the ATP tweeted.

The 30-year-old American responded to Mahomes' presence at the match.

"Chiefs Kingdom!!" Sock tweeted.

The American will now face Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in the second round of the ATP 1000 Masters event on Sunday, March 12. Last year, Sock went down to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round in a three-set match.

In 2021, the American went down to Australia's John Millman in another three-set match.