As Novak Djokovic, at 36, gears up for the upcoming season while training in Marbella, Spain, he replicated the routine from his CBS show “60 Minutes” on social media, challenging his followers to give it a shot at home.
The Serbian legend recently wowed everyone with a fitness challenge he posted on social media. During the CBS feature on him, Djokovic’s stretching routine became a hot topic, prompting the world no. 1 to create a challenge for his fans. In the video that he shared on social media, he showcased the same yoga pose he did for “60 Minutes.”
He captioned his video “Challenge for the Brave,” and addressed his fans by stating, “I have a lot of people asking me about the piece I did with 60 Minutes…I thought why not start a flexibility challenge, here we are for anybody willing to do it.”
A challenge for the brave 🤣 pic.twitter.com/t9V4FAnUkW
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) December 15, 2023
Fans responded with enthusiasm after seeing the video. One fan remarked, “If I try what you’re doing, I’ll pull muscles I didn’t even know I had.” Another fan suggested naming it the #NovakFlexibilityChallenge, expressing excitement to take part in the daunting challenge.
This makes more sense to me now.
If I try what you’re doing, I’ll pull muscles I didn’t even know I had. pic.twitter.com/0gU0KnsGWx
— Eddie (@ICU1010) December 15, 2023
Challenge accepted brother, here we go! Idemo! 😬😝💪 @jelenadjokovic @NovakFanClub #Djokovic #DjokovicFlexibilityChallenge #DjokovicChallenge #Stretch #Balance #Idemo pic.twitter.com/wwovXB9DZp
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) December 15, 2023
A third fan bravely accepted the challenge there and then, sharing a video of his attempt with a post, “Challenge accepted brother, here we go! Idemo!” Novak Djokovic’s fitness challenge not only showcased his incredible flexibility but also engaged his followers in a fun way.
Novak Djokovic wins a historic 8th ITF World Champion award
In a remarkable conclusion to the 2023 ATP Tour season, Novak Djokovic clinched the prestigious ITF World Champion award for the eighth time in his illustrious career. This achievement not only reaffirms his status as a tennis legend but also places him ahead of the legendary German Steffi Graf, who has won this award seven times in her career.
Pete Sampras is the second male player on this list, with six ITF awards behind Novak Djokovic. Djokovic’s exceptional season saw him compete in all four Grand Slam finals, securing victory on three occasions.
Novak Djokovic has been named ITF World Champion for an eighth time, as he now leads the record books on his own:
🏆 2011
🏆2012
🏆2013
🏆2014
🏆2015
🏆2018
🏆2021
🏆2023 https://t.co/mg2s3xdycI— Tennishead (@tennishead) December 14, 2023
Despite facing a formidable challenge from Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon and narrowly missing the Calendar Grand Slam, Djokovic managed to equal the longstanding Grand Slam singles record held by Australian tennis legend Margaret Court, boasting an impressive 24 major titles.
He won seven tour titles in 2023, including the prestigious ATP Finals in Turin, and also secured the coveted year-end world no. 1 ranking for the eighth time in his career, eclipsing the previous record held by Roger Federer, who achieved the feat seven times. Novak’s 2023 season truly showcased his GOAT mentality!