“Haven’t seen you in years,” Fanboy Novak Djokovic is totally overwhelmed to see ATP legend Andre Agassi gracing the seats at the Australian Open

This was one of the longest first round matches of Djokovic that he ever played.

“Haven’t seen you in years,” Fanboy Novak Djokovic is totally overwhelmed to see ATP legend Andre Agassi gracing the seats at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic and Andre Agassi (Credit: Eurosport)

Defending champion Novak Djokovic passed through the first round of the 2024 Australian Open, defeating Dino Prizmic in a stellar 4-setter match. He lost the second set to the youngster but got hold of himself and clenched the victory.

This was one of the longest first-round matches of Djokovic that he ever played. The stadium was crowded with fans and also some known celebrity faces. Apart from the family and team of the players, there was also one face that the tennis community is well aware of. Among the audiences, former player Andre Agassi was also a spectator.

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After the match, in the winning speech, Djokovic who has always adored Agassi, could not stop himself from mentioning his name. He also did not shy away from making jokes about Agassi’s presence.

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Djokovic said after the game:

I haven’t seen you in years. It was 4-0 & deuce & I made a forehand winner. I smiled at you & said it’s almost like your return. After that I lost 3 games in a row.
Novak Djokovic at the post-game interview

Later on, he admitted that he lost the points because he was stunned and overwhelmed to see Agassi present in the stadium. It should be noted that Agassi used to coach Djokovic back in 2017-18. Their career was remarkable. Djokovic won the Wimbledon and the US Open under his guidance.

Match gets interrupted by a phone call, Novak Djokovic responds

With Djokovic up 4-2 in the first set and a dominating 0-40 lead on Prizmic’s serve, the match took an unexpected turn. A loud noise came from the audience just as Prizmic was about to serve, forcing him to hesitate. A phone rang from the stands.

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Novak Djokovic (Via: X)

Despite the pressure of the circumstances, Djokovic, famed for his on-court intensity, managed to infuse some humor into the proceedings. Smiling, he turned to face the source of the distraction and asked:

Do you want to answer that?

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The amusing quip garnered chuckles from the audience, providing a little break from the heated on-court action.

Unfortunately for Prizmic, the interruption appeared to impair his concentration. The startled player lost the next point and then gave up his service game, falling further down in the first set. Djokovic appeared unaffected by the distraction, continuing to exert his supremacy on the field.

The incident demonstrated the mental fortitude required in professional tennis where even minor disruptions can derail a player’s performance. Djokovic’s ability to retain composure and find humor in the unexpected interruption demonstrated not only his brilliance as a player but also his personality on the court.

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