Novak Djokovic‘s fierce side is something that the tennis community has always known him for. In approximately 21 years of his professional career, the legend has not only earned immense fame and glory but has also created a dominant image that his opponents are generally wary of. But is it the real him? Well, for his fans and compatriots, the Serbian tennis great also has a cheeky side, which he either unveils on his social media posts, or during twisted questions in interviews. A similar incident unfolded after his showdown against Greece at the Davis Cup.
Novak Djokovic once again proved why he is still at the top of his game as he moved past the Greek player Janis Xilas in just under 40 minutes at the Davis Cup. The Serbian tennis great won the match with a commendable 6-0, 6-1 scoreline, keeping his dominance intact right from the initial moments of the match. However, the match looked so one-sided that some spectators wondered if Djokovic deliberately conceded the single game Xilas won. One of the reporters in the press conference even asked that question to the Serb.
It took Novak Djokovic just 45 minutes to win his Davis Cup match
He then celebrated by eating popcorn courtside with his daughter
#DavisCup pic.twitter.com/jDAZtegvWU
— Eurosport (@eurosport) September 14, 2024
When asked whether he let his opponent take that game, Djokovic decided to unleash his usual sense of humor. “I can’t answer anything, I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he joked with a smile. The 37-year-old, however, seemed to like the idea of playing around and therefore decided to take it forward. “Towards the end, it was strange, but I’m not going to tell you if I gave up or not, he won the game with a beautiful ace and he was happy,” he added.
Djokovic’s witty side, while answering a tricky question, reminded everyone why he is not just a champion on the court, but also a beloved figure off it. However, this wasn’t the only moment when fans witnessed the quirky side of him.
Novak Djokovic updates his followers with an adorable dance video
Novak Djokovic continued to show he knows how to have fun even during intense situations. Ahead of Serbia’s Davis Cup tie against Greece, the 24-time Grand Slam champion shared a hilarious video of himself showcasing adorable dance moves on a treadmill. In the video, Djokovic let loose by shaking his leg and grooving to the rhythm while exercising. His light-hearted presentation delighted fans and also gave them an idea of the confidence that the Serb is carrying along.
Despite the fun moment though, Djokovic wasted no time getting back to business. He easily managed to secure a victory over Ioannis Xilas in his opening match at the 2024 Davis Cup World Group 1 tie. After the win, the Serb was seen enjoying the remaining action for the day, as he shared popcorn with his daughter as well. With the 24-time Grand Slam champion in such a great frame of mind currently, his fans will hope that he doesn’t consider retirement anytime soon.
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