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Even after roaring like a lion, Novak Djokovic never leaves out a moment to show his entertainer side. But with Aryna Sabalenka by his side, the fun doubles are at their best, whether it be their banter on social media or their humorous messages to each other. And now that both of them have come together ahead of the Australian Open, they are lighting up the court with laughter.

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Recently, the 24-time Grand Slam champion displayed his typical booty shake as a lesson for the 26-year-old WTA star, which apparently turned out to be a hilarious moment for the fans. But that’s not it. Even the Belarusian tennis player’s cheeky comment added fire to the humorous incident.

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Aryna Sabalenka is admiring the view with Novak Djokovic’s typical booty shake 

Ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, Sabalenka and Djokovic came together to play a charity doubles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari. In between the games, the 36-year-old ATP star took up the responsibility of teaching his doubles partner a single lesson so that she could apply it in the future.

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While the Djokovic booty shake made everybody laugh out loud, it also grabbed cheeky reactions from the one-time Grand Slam champion, who was not ready for the lesson. While the crowd was laughing and enjoying the Serb’s funny booty shake, she made fun of her view from the back.

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Sabalenka said, “Wow, what a beautiful view I have,” and also made an appeal to zoom in on the ATP No. 1 amazing talent that was on display. Further, she also commented on how her boyfriend would react to the situation.

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“I am sure my boyfriend won’t be happy with that,” she added. Not only did Sabalenka and the crowd enjoy the lighthearted moment, but their opponents, Sakkari and Tsitsipas, were also seen enjoying the on-court banter. But do you know that this is not the first time that both of them have had a funny conversation? Last year, she also disclosed the most hilarious text she ever received from Djokovic after becoming world number one.

When Sabalenka revealed Djokovic’s funniest message 

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After topping Iga Swiatek in 2023, Sabalenka became the WTA’s number-one-ranked tennis player. After achieving the ranking, she revealed how the 24-time Grand Slam Champion’s congratulatory message was something that stood out for her.

She stated, “The funniest one was from Djokovic. Bc he also will be world #1 after US Open. Someone mentioned us with funny sunglasses & he just sent me ‘Smile if you’ll become world #1.’ It was the funniest one.”

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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