(Video) Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov get the crowd going with shirtless antics at exhibition game
Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov put on a classic for the fans in Sofia in more ways than one.
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Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov had the crowd going in Sofia (via X)
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov entertained the tennis fans in Sofia. Djokovic arrived in Dimitrov’s hometown, where he is scheduled to play in one of two exhibitions in 2024.
During the exhibition match, both players showed their playful side by dancing to the stadium’s background music. Djokovic took off his shirt and performed some dance moves before putting it back on and doing a few push-ups. Dimitrov also joined the fun by removing his shirt, which got the crowd going.
Djokovic has confirmed that he will play a lighter schedule for the rest of the season, with exhibitions in Sofia (the one with Dimitrov) and Buenos Aires being two of his confirmed events. Before arriving in Sofia, he and Dimitrov exchanged a humorous video, where Djokovic announced the exhibition match by singing a song in Dimitrov’s native language.
After this exhibition match, Djokovic will travel to the Shanghai Masters, aiming to win his first Masters 1000 title of the season. Meanwhile, Dimitrov will participate in the Laver Cup as a last-minute substitute for Rafael Nadal, who withdrew due to fitness concerns.
Novak Djokovic: What lies ahead in 2024?
Novak Djokovic has surprised the tennis community with updates on his future in the sport. He has stated that the Race to the ATP World Tour Finals is no longer his priority. Instead, he wants to focus on Grand Slams and playing for Serbia.
Djokovic’s future has been uncertain since he won the Olympic singles gold medal in Paris. However, he has dismissed retirement rumors and has not ruled out participating in the 2028 LA Olympics. In the short term, the Shanghai Masters is the only tournament he will officially enter in the latest tournaments. Djokovic is a four-time champion at this event and last competed in 2019, losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals.
Djokovic has also confirmed that he will not return to the Belgrade Open, which surprised many given his strong ties to Serbia. Additionally, he has another exhibition match in Buenos Aires with Juan Martin Del Potro scheduled for the remainder of his 2024 calendar.
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