Novak Djokovic wishes ‘Big luck and courage’ to Ivanka, the little girl whom Novak Djokovic gave his racket after the 2021 Wimbledon triumph
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Novak Djokovic giving his racket to young fan
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic recently penned down a heartfelt note for a little fan to whom he gifted his racket back in 2021 Wimbledon Championships. The 21-time Grand Slam winner wished her luck and even requested her to visit again, as per her convenience. For context, after acquiring an impressive win against Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, the tennis icon reached out to one of her seven-years old fan, Ivanka Li and gifted her his match-winning racquet. As expected, the wholesome gestured by praised by many, with several fans and followers appreciating Novak for his down-to-earth nature.
For those unaware, Novak Djokovic is known as one of the best male tennis players in the sport’s history. With 21 Grand Slams and numerous ATP titles up on his trophy cabinets, Novak is known for his impeccable performances in some of the major tournaments throughout his glorious career. Moreover, different organizations and states have also felicitated him many times.
However, he is somebody beyond all the awards and trophies in his trophy cabinet, as he is known to have a very humble character. And that’s precisely what fans witnessed most recently when he penned a short and sweet noted for Ivanka.
In 2022, Ivanka Li and her family came to spend the last couple of weeks at the Novak Djokovic Tennis Center. Here, Little Ivanka got a chance to meet with the 2022 Wimbledon champion and take tennis lessons from him. He also wrote a beautiful note in her diary for her.
There is no denying the fact that this must have been a very pleasant experience for the little girl, especially with the special note that was penned down for her. Hopefully, she trains well and plays tennis as a professional in the future. For now, she has to train right, and who better mentor can she have than Novak Djokovic himself, right?
Novak Djokovic wants to end this year on a high note
Despite missing multiple tournaments due to his unvaccinated status, Novak Djokic still managed to bang some of the most prestigious titles, much to the delight of his viewers. However, one thing that has been making all the right noises in the tennis community is the possibility of him playing in the upcoming Australian Open in 2023. With that being said, it seems like the suspense over his entry into the upcoming season’s Australian Open refuses to die down and fans may have to wait a bit longer to get an official update on the matter.
Meanwhile, the nine-time Australian Open champion is preparing well for the upcoming tournaments and, of course, a brand new season. Recently, he won the Astana Open by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in straight sets. His next target is to win the Paris Masters tournament, as it is going to be the last ATP 1000 tournament of the year. Here, he will lock horns with his all-time great rival Rafael Nadal and other wonderfully talented male tennis players.
The Serbian has qualified for the ATP Finals with his protected ranking of World No.7. He surely wants to win this one and equal the record with Roger Federer, who has won this title for a total of 6 times.
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