Novak Djokovic is a man of many talents.
Fans who’ve closely followed his career have likely seen videos of him doing impressions of his peers, participating in singing contests and even doing a standup routine that would have made professional comedians proud. The Serb didn’t just randomly earn the moniker of “The Joker.”
On Thursday, Djokovic — in the lead-up to his 2024 Australian Open title defense — participated in several extracurricular activities at the Rod Laver Arena, where he once again got to show off his many talents outside the tennis court.
Some of the activities included Djokovic doing the splits on a yoga mat, dunking a basketball, performing a middle-distance sprint, moonlighting as a courtside cameraman, playing wheelchair tennis and playing cricket.
The best part? Djokovic excelled in each of these activities while wowing professionals in those specific crafts — renowned gymnast Georgia Godwin, Australian cricketer Steve Smith, Olympian Peter Bol and former NBA player Alan Williams, to name a few. That’s not all — Djokovic even broke out LeBron James’ signature celebration.
A challenge?! This is like shelling peas for international gymnast Georgia Godwin, @DjokerNole!#AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/bXs24p8Lfj
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2024
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2024
Race again in Paris? @DjokerNole v @pbol800
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2024
#AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/jXgTyzhhbE
Over the next few weeks, Djokovic — widely regarded as the "GOAT" of men’s tennis — will look to continue rewriting the history books with a possible 25th major, an 11th Australian Open title and a 99th overall career singles title. The title win would also mark his 72nd hard-court championship, which would break the previous record set by the retired Roger Federer at 71.
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