WATCH: Novak Djokovic has a heartwarming moment with a ballkid as he stops to listen to her prior to his 2023 ATP Finals opener

Novak Djokovic shares an adorable moment with a ball-kid before his opening-round match against Holger Rune at the ATP Finals.

WATCH: Novak Djokovic has a heartwarming moment with a ballkid as he stops to listen to her prior to his 2023 ATP Finals opener

Novak Djokovic with a ball-kid

The 24-time Grand Slam title champion is in Turin as he eyes winning a record-breaking 7th ATP Final of his career and also ending the year on top for the 8th time in his career. Novak Djokovic faced Holger Rune in the first round of the ATP Finals.

Before the start of his match against World No. 10, Holger Rune, Novak Djokovic was being escorted onto the court by a ball girl. As the two walked together, the ball kid tried to say something to the Serbian, who bent down to have a small, wholesome chat with her.

Novak Djokovic won his opening round against the Dane in a 3-set thriller. The two also met recently at the Paris Masters, where World No. 1 defeated Rune in a close 3-set finish in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

That’s not all; the Serb went on to win his 7th Paris Masters title. As the reigning US Open champion faces a tough draw at the ATP Finals, he will look to break Roger Federer‘s record of six ATP Finals titles in Turin.

Notably, Novak Djokovic is known to be friendly with the staff and ball kids on the court. He has had numerous heartwarming moments with them several times in his career. At the ATP Finals as well, the ball girl will be delighted as she created a lifelong memory of having escorted and even talked with the tennis legend.

Novak Djokovic secures his No.1 position with a win over Holger Rune

The 7-time Wimbledon champion has secured his World No. 1 position as he will end the year at the top of the rankings for the 8th time in his career. This came after he won against Holger Rune in the opening round of the ATP Finals. Novak Djokovic needed only one win at this tournament to secure his ranking.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic ( Credits: beIN SPORTS)

His rival, Carlos Alcaraz, now has no chance of bridging the gap and reclaiming his No. 1 spot. The Spaniard showed some disappointing performances on the Asian leg of the tour. He even failed to perform at the other tournaments in the remaining season. Hence, Novak Djokovic took this opportunity and went past the Spanish to complete the year as No. 1.

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