Tennis icon Novak Djokovic faced some backlash from fans in Greece, where he was booed at a basketball game in his newly adopted home country. Djokovic, known for his remarkable tennis career, recently made headlines by relocating his family to Greece, a surprising move from his Serbian roots in Belgrade.
Aside from his tennis prowess, Djokovic is also an avid basketball enthusiast, often seen supporting Serbian clubs like Red Star and Partizan. However, his appearance at a Euroleague game between Panathinaikos and Maccabi sparked controversy among local fans. Despite neither of his supported teams playing, Djokovic’s presence on the big screen elicited boos from the audience at the Telekom Center.
While the extent of the booing crowd remains unclear, Djokovic seemed unfazed, engrossed in his phone during the incident, while his son Stefan acknowledged the crowd with a peace sign gesture. In a subsequent basketball event where he watched Olympiacos face Monaco, Djokovic received a warmer reception from the cheering crowd.
In the basketball match between Panathinaikos and Maccabi, Panathinaikos emerged victorious with a 99-85 win, keeping them in close competition with Djokovic’s favored Red Star. Djokovic’s busy schedule, including his upcoming participation in the ATP Finals in Turin, makes it unlikely for him to attend the upcoming games.
Despite speculations about Djokovic’s retirement and concerns over his form and fitness, he remains a strong contender in the ATP Finals lineup, set to compete against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz. The anticipation is high for Djokovic’s performance in the tournament, where he is expected to receive a much warmer reception from the crowd in Turin.
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