WATCH: Novak Djokovic picks up the wrong ball kid while making an entry at ATP Finals while Stefanos Tsitsipas forgets to even take the ball kid

WATCH: Novak Djokovic picks up the wrong ball kid while making an entry at ATP Finals while Stefanos Tsitsipas forgets to even take the ball kid

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic (images taken from Tennis TV Twitter)

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas played out a great match in their respective first round-robin match at the 2022 ATP Finals. While Tsitsipas is looking to win his second title at the event, Djokovic is on the lookout for his 6th title that will see him match Roger Federer‘s all-time tally.

Djokovic and Tsitsipas are part of the tough Red Group which also comprises former champion Daniil Medvedev and Russian star Andrey Rublev. In the Russian derby, Rublev came out on the top in a brilliant 3-setter clash to leave the group wide open. Djokovic won 6–4, 7–6(4) to go to the top of the table.

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The match between Djokovic and Tsitsipas was an entertainer and it started right from the players making their entry onto the court. As the announcer was announcing their names, Djokovic remembered to take a ball kid with him but went to the wrong boy who then pointed to the other side where the designated kid was standing.

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As for Tsitsipas, it turned out to be even more embarrassing. The Greek No. 1 completely forgot to take one of the kids with him and just walked onto the court. The young kid then ran up to him and held his hand and the duo then walked to the player’s bench together.

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Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas’ mistakes has the fans in splits

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic

While it was a genuine mistake by both players, for fans it was a hilarious moment. While the commentators did not elaborate on the incident, fans on Twitter sure did enjoy a good laugh at the brain-fade moment for the two former champions at the ATP Finals.

https://twitter.com/PurpleAuror/status/1592411044160602112
https://twitter.com/SeivwrightTrudy/status/1592346837847265282
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Following the first match, Djokovic will now take on Rublev while Tsitsipas will clash with Medvedev and one can surely expect fireworks in the second match. The winner between Djokovic and Rublev will almost be guaranteed a spot in the semis while the loser in the Tsitsipas and Medvedev match will be more or less knocked out of the event.

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