Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, August 24, 2025
New York-Novak Djokovic Not only the Grand Slam King – he is a devout tennis fan.
The 38-year-old Serbian superstar celebrates like many tennis fans around the world Serena Williams Attract former competitors and good friends now Maria Sharapova Entered the International Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday night.
Djokovic saw Serena at the iconic Newport Hall, taking time to challenge his goats at a public U.S. press conference.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic challenged his former Wimbledon dance partner Serena Williams, 23-time main champion Serena Williams, who made a competitive comeback in 2026.
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“Of course, it’s great to see Serena in any shape or form around the tennis ball. You know, we miss her.” Djokovic told the media after defeating American learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2. “She still doesn’t
Official retirement (smile).
“So I invite her, I challenge her. Because she is a great competitor, she never refuses when someone challenges her. So I challenge Serena and go back to the tour next year.”
Djokovic, owner of 100 professional champions and a close friend of Sharapova and Williams, said the former rival hugging on stage and the touching of Serena to Maria was the title and the sport’s “good time”.
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“It’s surprising, but Serena is all in a very good posture when she gets there,” Djokovic said, reunited with four large idols, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, at a tribute ceremony for the mighty Roland Garros earlier this season. “They have had some very fierce competition and incredible competitions over the years.
“But they say that, I think they are honest in the speech. I think Serena mentioned that Maria or people might see Serena as one of the last people to introduce. But at the same time, as she said in her speech, I think she is pretty, eloquently explaining her differences, but it is actually their differences, and they are competing for many years, and their differences are the same, and their differences are the same, and their differences are the same, and their differences are the same.
“No, it’s great. It’s great. It’s a great moment and I think Maria deserves it.”
