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23x Grand Slam Winner Novak Djokovic Receives Offers From Various MLB Team Amidst Viral Baseball Video

Published 08/27/2023, 1:22 PM EDT

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Novak Djokovic and baseball don’t really fit, right? Being one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Djokovic’s popular image is to have a tennis bat in hand and hit tennis balls. That’s what we all are familiar with, but the scenario recently changed when he was spotted at US Open Fan Week on Saturday.

In every sports field, it is natural that players enjoy playing different games for relaxation. Baseball stars also engage in different games during off seasons, but Saturday’s event has gone to another level where the tennis legend was spotted playing baseball. 

Novak Djokovic Shows Off His Baseball Skills in Tennis Court

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In every sport, players have their favorite pastimes to relieve their stress. From football to tennis, this is almost a general thing. Even Baseball stars often love playing golf during offseasons. Sometimes, they take their passions so much that they don’t hesitate to spend millions on that sport. So, spotting the 36-year-old Serbian Star playing baseball wouldn’t be shocking if it was not inside a tennis court and with a tennis ball. US Open has shared the video on Instagram, surprising the Djokovic fans.

 

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On Saturday, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, this 7x Wimbledon Champion teamed up with Dude Perfect and participated in fun activities. During these activities, he has shown his skills to hit a tennis ball with literally anything he has, from a frying pan to a wooden plank, and even with bare hands. However, things escalated to another level when he hit the tennis ball with a baseball bat and scored a Home Run. He even ran for bases. 

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This Tennis legend’s fans are thrilled to see their idol performing well in every sport. A fan commented, “He’s simply the best at everything.” Apart from these entertainments and fun, fans will again see him in the Tennis Court on 28th August, fighting for the 24th Grand Slam.

Djokovic’s Fight For the 24th Grand Slam Against Alexandre Muller

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The No. 2 Tennis Legend is set on his journey to get the 24th Grand Slam. The 2023 US Open will begin on Monday, August 28. The first round will be a face-off between Alexander Muller and Novak Djokovic. Though these two players are not at close ranks, the French Tennis Star is a tough opponent.

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The Grand Slam is nothing new for the Serbian Star, but this French newcomer has been fighting for it for the first time. This will probably be one of the most thrilling Grand Slam fights fans ever expect if something unexpected doesn’t happen.

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Players enjoy playing all the games, though they are committed to their respective games. Djokovich is familiar for being entertaining and fun, and the Saturday incident proves a skilled player is a skilled player even when enjoying.

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Antara Bhattacharyya is an MLB Writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed her Master's Degree in English Literature, she is passionate about writing. Sports being one of her core interests, she indulged in American Sports, particularly Baseball.
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