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Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic pulled out his charm on Friday to entertain the crowds. The Serbian was seen playing Tennis with Steve Smith and also indulged in Cricket.
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The 36-year-old then was seen doing his best impression of Lebron James as he did a perfect Slam Dunk. The move got a huge cheer from the fans as the Serbian Star was in his element.
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— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2024
Australian Open 2024 Begins on Saturday with some of the biggest names set to sizzle the courts. Rafael Nadal will not be part of the event as the Spanish star got injured during the Brisbane Open. It was widely expected the former World Number One will be playing in Australia after an injury-ravaged year in 2023.
Novak Djokovic steals the show –
After giving a stunned reaction to Steve Smith’s tennis skills, it was Novak Djokovic who stunned the Melbourne Crowd. Right from gymnastic moves to pulling off the perfect Slam Dunk, the Serbian was enjoying every moment.
Former World Number 1, John McEnroe has sounded out a huge warning to the current Aussie Open champion. Speaking to Eurosport channel, the former US tennis great said “Djokovic looks incredible. Last year was monumental at his age, to be that great. Maybe we are not sure about his wrist and if he is 100% right now, he still won with two injuries”
The former Tennis legend also said “People think he will be OK but I don’t know where he is physically. Technically he is the best player I have seen. Unless you have real belief in your head you can beat him, you have no chance at all”
Meanwhile, former England bowler Stuart Broad was keenly watching the duel between Djokovic and Steve Smith. Stuart Broad has enjoyed a lot of battles with the Australian star. Taking to social media, Broad wrote “Djokovic finding out what it’s been like to bowl to Steve Smith for the last ten years”
After the retirement of David Warner, the new Test opener for the Baggy Green is Steve Smith. The 34-year-old will face his first Test as the opener when he faces off against West Indies in a two-match Test series.