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The US Open has been thoroughly entertaining so far. Notably, headlining the action both on and off the court was the star of the tournament, Novak Djokovic. In a newly emerged video, the Serbian legend enjoys some off-the-field banter as he turns his talent into trolls.

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Man on a mission, the Serb is enjoying his time in New York. From spectacular performances to off-court banter, he has been at the heart of entertainment.

However, while he lives up to his No. 1 rank with his dominating tennis, he fails to meet his ‘musician’ expectations. The 34-year-old took a break from his spectacular gameplay as he explored the talents hidden up his sleeve. Although, many would suggest he stick to the racquet.

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A newly emerged video had fans in splits, as Djokovic turned into a meme, courtesy of his antics with the saxophone.

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Twitter erupted as Novak’s humoristic side was on full display. In a hilarious video, the World No. 1 enjoyed some banter as he got trolled for his not-so-sensational music skills. When TV presenter, Barbara Schett-Eagle, praised Novak for how well he handles pressure, fans expected an insightful video on the play. However, what came following was hilarious enough to leave the World No. 1 in splits.

Responding to a video of him being trolled, he said, “You guys, you made me laugh. This is great. That’s awesome work from the tech-team of Eurosport. Fantastic.” 

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On the business end of things, Novak has been equally the entertainer he is off-court. With one too many emphatic displays, he is continuing his successful run in the tournament.

However, in his recent outing, Kie Nishikori gave him a huge scare, toppling him in the first set. Regardless, in a sheer test of his character, Novak came back from behind and defeated the Japanese youngster.

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Novak Djokovic on his quest for a Calendar Grand Slam

The World No. 1 continues on his quest for a Calendar Grand Slam as he marches into the next round of the tournament. Up next, he will  face home favorite, Jenson Brooksby. Aiming to move a step closer to the prestigious prize, the Serbian is surely a favorite for the win.

However, given the recent upsets at the tournament, fans are not sure what to expect.

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From Naomi Osaka to Stefanos Tsitsipas, the tournament hasn’t been very kind to the veterans. Notably, coming on the back of a disappointing outing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, fans wonder what the odds of another upset for the Serbian ‘G.O.A.T’?

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