WATCH: “You have the most beautiful smile” – Novak Djokovic enjoys some RELAXING time with a little fan ahead of INTENSE US Open final against Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic shares a heartwarming moment with a young fan.

WATCH: “You have the most beautiful smile” – Novak Djokovic enjoys some RELAXING time with a little fan ahead of INTENSE US Open final against Daniil Medvedev

In a heartwarming display of kindness and warmth, Novak Djokovic took a break from his rigorous training at the USTA Billie Jean King Center to share a touching moment with a young fan named Ricky. The Serbian superstar’s gesture of appreciation left both Ricky and the tennis world beaming with joy.

Djokovic, who was gearing up for his semifinal showdown against Ben Shelton, paused to engage with the crowd. It was during this impromptu interaction that he crossed paths with Ricky, a young devotee who had patiently waited for two years for an opportunity to meet his tennis idol.

YouTube video

“Hello! What’s your name? You have the most beautiful smile.” Djokovic warmly inquired. Ricky, overjoyed at the opportunity to speak with his hero, disclosed that he had written a note to Djokovic. The Serbian’s eyes brightened up in response, and he encouraged Ricky to read the text aloud.

FS Video

“Can you read it to me? Where did you write the note?” Djokovic inquired eagerly. When Ricky disclosed that he had been eagerly awaiting this moment for two long years, Djokovic’s face lit up with a radiant smile of his own. “Wow! Two years ago, you wanted to see me at the US Open? Here we go, you made it happen.”

With the ‘intense’ US Open final against Daniil Medvedev looming, Djokovic’s moment of bonding with Ricky exemplified his real spirit and the emotional relationships that tennis can develop. While Djokovic strives to make history on the court, his heartwarming encounter with a young fan reminds us that sometimes the most significant victories occur off the court, in the hearts of fans like Ricky.

Also Read: Who is the chair umpire for the Men’s Singles final at the US Open 2023 between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev?

Djokovic seeks historic 24th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (Credit; Twitter/@Wimbledon)

The setting is set for a historic match at the US Open, where Djokovic begins his quest for his 24th Grand Slam singles title. Daniil Medvedev, his final opponent, stands in his way. The game carries the weight of history, bringing back memories of their epic showdown in 2021.

Djokovic clearly wants to win a Grand Slam. With 23 Grand Slam titles under his belt, the Serb is on the cusp of tying Margaret Court‘s record. The final of the 2023 US Open might be the day he makes tennis history by winning a record-tying 24th major trophy.

This last installment is intriguing for reasons other than the pursuit of history. Djokovic holds a grudge against Medvedev for deflating his aspirations of completing the calendar Grand Slam in 2021. The Russian’s straight-sets victory in the final denied Djokovic the opportunity to become the first player since Australian great Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four Grand Slam titles in a single year.

Surprisingly, Djokovic has endured some of his most agonizing defeats at the US Open, despite his amazing exploits and dominance at the Australian Open. Medvedev, who overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals to reach his fifth Grand Slam final, on the other hand, is no stranger to slogging through the furnace of major tournaments.

In case you missed it: