A jack of all trades, but ultimately a master of tennis, Novak Djokovic‘s 24 Grand Slams and 99 ATP titles solidify his legendary status. However, he just keeps on surprising. Ahead of the Australian Open, where the stakes are higher than the temperatures of Melbourne, Djokovic is gearing up for his journey to clinch the coveted 25th major title of his career alongside his new coach and former rival, Andy Murray. But before diving into the intense competition starting on Sunday, the Djoker is indulging in some lighthearted fun.

Among his many achievements, the Serb holds the record for the most Australian Open titles with 10, the highest in the Open Era. He has won the trophy every time he reached the final and boasts a 94-9 win-loss record at the tournament. This is for his 103 matches that he has played across his 19 appearances at the Australian Open. As far as his rankings are concerned, as of January 10, 2025, Novak Djokovic has been ranked number one in the ATP rankings for a record 428 weeks. Now, it has come down to No. 7. This exactly resonates the number of languages he knows! Can’t believe?

Known for his playful spirit, Djokovic embraces every chance for a laugh. A few hours ago, he joined the Australian Open Instagram team to shoot a video revealing “fun facts” about players.

During the interview, he jokingly asked if he should say a line in all seven languages. When the interviewer suggested he “should do more than seven,” Djokovic playfully imitated an Aussie accent with a “no worries, mate!” However, he added, “No, seven is a good number. Seven is my ranking now so it’s good. It’s matching.” How did Novak learn these languages?

Traveling the world for nearly two decades made him realize the importance of communication in tennis. He shared in an article by puntodebreak in July 2024, “I have loved learning languages since I was a child. I soon realized that if I wanted to pursue tennis, it would be very beneficial to speak several languages because it is a sport that requires constant travel around the world.” His interactions with Italian teammates further fueled his passion for languages like Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Always down for fun, Djokovic makes the most of his time during tournaments. Earlier this week, he was seen enjoying friendly banter with mixed doubles partner Qinwen Zheng, facing off against Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka at ‘A Night With Novak,’ with Novak playfully confusing Zheng on the court.

Chinese star left puzzled by the 24 Grand Slam champion’s antics

Speaking of Nole’s playful side, last year, Novak Djokovic partnered with Aryna Sabalenka in a lively match against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari for a charity event. Their playful banter quickly went viral as they mocked each other’s grunts. A memorable moment featured Djokovic using a behind-the-back hand signal, prompting Sabalenka to ask the crowd, “Can people help me to understand what he is showing?” This year, Qinwen Zheng echoed her sentiments during their match, leading to more humorous exchanges.

Following the match, Eurosport shared a moment on X dated January 9, writing, “🤣 Zheng Qinwen isn’t alone in not understanding what Novak Djokovic means here ✊👉👎👇.” In the video, Djokovic explained his signals: “(showing signs behind his back) so you go here, if you miss, you go here, then I go to this and if you miss, I go here and there. It’s okay?” Zheng looked puzzled and replied, “I don’t know what that means.”

Despite her attempts to clarify, he playfully shushed her before they scored a point. After Azarenka hit the ball into the net, he smirked and said, “See? It’s simple.” Not just that, but during a changeover, the partners engaged in lighthearted banter.

Zheng complimented Novak on his tennis kit bag, prompting him to ask, “Where is your gold medal?” Last year, he clinched his gold medal in August against Carlos Alcaraz, while Zheng made history by winning her first Olympic gold against Croatia’s Donna Vekic.

She replied that she didn’t bring it this time, prompting Djokovic to quip, “Didn’t take it?” and Zheng playfully retorted, “only you bring it everywhere.”  While this was a lighthearted jab, it’s well known that the Serb treasures this achievement as it took him five attempts to secure.

Now with the Australian Open approaching, Djokovic seems confident about clinching his 25th Grand Slam title, despite a tough defeat against Reilly Opelka in Brisbane and finishing last season without a win since 2005. With Murray by his side, will he power through in Melbourne? Share your thoughts in the comments below!