Djokovic puts on a real show, and Sabalenka praises his buttocks

Novak Djokovic shown again in preview Australian Open 2024 who, in addition to being one of the best tennis players in history, is a real showman and this time it was Belarusian Arina Sabalenko as an entertainment partner for the fans who attended this Thursday’s charity match on the legendary court Rod Laver Arena.

Together they collided doubles match to the Greeks Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari and they starred in several unmissable moments, although the one that took the longest laughter and applause was when Sabalenko praised Nole’s buttocks and the Serb’s reaction could not be missed.

“Wow! “What a beautiful view I have.” The 2023 Australian Open champion could be heard speaking from the back court as a hunched over Djokovic waited to serve. Before, They also joked with different signs this meant suggested strategies for challenging the next point.

But Djokovic’s show was complete, and he didn’t stop at just tennis. He also answered questions from local residents. Nick Kyrgios

played basketball with Alan Williams, played cricket, ran a race with athlete Peter Ball and sat in a wheelchair with his racquet to hit a few shots.

Australian Open 2024: when will Djokovic make his debut and who will be his opponent

Novak Djokovic (1), the premiere will take place in the first round Australian Open 2024 against a tennis player from the previous stage, while the Spaniards Carlos Alcaraz (2) he will start his journey against the Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

The Serbian will begin his title defense against qualified tennis player after luck was on his side at the celebration lottery which took place in the main press hall Melbourne Park.

In the second round they could compete with the winner of the Australian away match. Mark Polmans and Alexey Popyrin.

Serbian who came to Melbourne with discomfort in right wrist who undermined him during the defeat to the Australian Alex De Minaur (10) in the United Cup, will meet in the hypothetical 1/8 finals with the American Ben Shelton (16), in the quarterfinals with the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas (7) and in the semi-finals with the Italian Jannik Sinner (4).

It will be first time in my career this current champion don’t count on any of your main historical rivals, the Spanish. Rafael Nadal and the Swiss Roger Federer,

in the finals of the Australian Open.

He champion of ten editions of the Australian Major and 24 majors He will have the opportunity to increase the difference in slam crowns over Nadal (22) and Federer (20).

Australian Open 2024: Alcaraz already knows the path to the final

Alcaraz, which became the only great Spanish hope in Australia after the recent loss of compatriot Rafael Nadal due to injurycould meet the American in a hypothetical 1/8 final. Tommy Paul (14), in the quarterfinals with the German Alexander Zverev (6) and in the semi-finals the Russian Daniil Medvedev (2).

The Murcian has only faced the 37-year-old French veteran once, and that was in the 2021 Umag final, when he won with a stunning 6-2 double.

The Murcian who will have the opportunity to add his first Australian Open and third Grand Slam title after titles Wimbledon 2023 and US Open 2022.could meet in the second round if he debuts with a win over England’s Daniel Evans or Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego, two tennis players who will demand the best version of him.

The Italian will start as possible alternatives to conquer Melbourne Park Jannik Sinner (4), who makes his debut against the Dutchman Boteach van de Zandschulp, a Russian Daniil Medvedev (3), who will meet the previous tennis player, Russian Andrey Rublevwho will have to compete with the Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild and the German Alexander Zverev (6), who starts against his compatriot Dominik Koepfer.