Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is in Cincinnati, his first US tournament in two years. The Serbian has an outstanding record on US soil, and he will look to add a few more titles during the season. However, Djokovic is someone who does not shy away from having a little fun on the court. At the Cincinnati Open, Novak was seen blowing a kiss to a fan in the stands.
Djokovic was playing Alejandro Davidovich Fokina when the latter took a medical timeout. Novak noticed an elderly woman filming him from the stands, and he walked over to her and blew her a kiss.
When the lady asked Djokovic to do it again, the 23-time Grand Slam champion obliged. His action was met with loud cheers from the crowd. This wholesome interaction was caught on camera.
Novak Djokovic is the sweetest and simply the best 😍🥹❤️
pic.twitter.com/rIhM7MTjAa— Kelly #23 🏆🐺🐊 (@kellsprivate3) August 17, 2023
This clip was shared on social media and became an instant hit with the fans. Most acknowledged that he made the lady’s day with his sweet gesture.
A Djokovic fan commented that they would faint if he ever blew her a kiss. This sentiment was echoed by several others as well. Here are some of the best fan reactions online.
Ahhhh, I LOVE this! He really is awesome. I would literally faint if he blew me a kiss.
— Heidi B 🏴☀️🌻🌼 (@HEB626) August 17, 2023
Omg I would faint 🫶
— 🐐🐊LloydE (@LloydE255084) August 17, 2023
Another fan pointed out that this is contrary to the popular belief that the crowds hate Djokovic. They also called him the “GOAT”, which Novak is, for many.
People really like to spread false information and say that most crowds at tournaments hate him 🤣 the ACTUAL GOAT 🐐❤️ https://t.co/mIwLMD22Hu
— Nabeel Mitha (@nabeelmitha24) August 17, 2023
This saga was not just limited to the tennis court though. It spilled over to Instagram, as Novak Djokovic also posted a funny comment saying it was meant for someone else.
To whom did Novak Djokovic really blow the kiss?
Novak Djokovic is a charismatic person on and off the court. He also has a funny side, which comes out every now and then. It came out recently when the clip of himself blowing a kiss to a lady went viral.
He commented under the post that shared the clip, saying it was meant for Hubert Hurkacz. It was because the Polish player’s face was on the LED screen at the time. “I was actually blowing a kiss to Hubert Hurkacz,” he wrote.
Djokovic also shared the post on his Instagram story. He tagged Hurkacz on it and added that the kisses were for him. “@hubinurkacz 😘 is for you 😂” he captioned on his story.
Although his match against Fokina ended with the scores reading, 6-4, Djokovic will not mind. The Spaniard retired with an injury to his lower back. Novak will play Gael Monfils next.
Novak’s return to the US is very exciting for tennis lovers. He currently leads the title race, with 23 Grand Slams. Djokovic has already won two Slams this year and will be eyeing a third one too.