A couple of days before his opening match at the first Masters 1000 tournament of the year, the Indian Wells Open, a shirtless Novak Djokovic was seen playing football. The sporting world was impressed with the World No. 3’s toned body and fitness level, as NFL legend Tom Brady left a comment.
Djokovic, who will turn 39 in May, is in California, looking to win his sixth BNP Paribas Open title and a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title. His last victory in the desert came 10 years ago.
On Friday, the Serb posted a video on his Instagram story in which he could be seen throwing and catching the football under the bright sun. ESPN Tenis’ Instagram shared the clip and tagged Brady, writing:
“@tombrady good form”
Brady posted the video on his social media, adding a message to praise the 24-time Grand Slam champion. He wrote:
“Actually you look more confident out there than a lot of guys I watch on Sunday 😂😂@djokernole 🙌🙌.”
At the 2026 Australian Open, Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, though he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the title clash.
“I Think She’s Coming Back” – Novak Djokovic Comments on Rumors About Serena Williams’ Return to Professional Tennis
Novak Djokovic has expressed his excitement at the prospect of Serena Williams making a comeback to professional tennis. Last August, Williams’ name appeared in the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP).
The ITIA rules state that to be eligible to play on tour, a player must be available for at least six months of testing. Williams’ six-month period ended on February 22, meaning that she is no longer retired. She last played at the 2022 US Open.
At a press conference at the Indian Wells, Djokovic recently weighed in on the situation, saying:
“I think she’s coming back. I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to her, but I guess the sentiment is that she’s coming back. Where and how, singles, doubles, we don’t know, and if I’m in her position, I would hide it too. Everybody is excited, and it’s definitely something that’s very highly anticipated. So, you know, let’s see.”
“I pick that one (Wimbledon) as well as her comeback, but yeah, I don’t know. I think she might play a doubles tournament or two with Venus. That would be nice to see, just from my point of view and for tennis fans,” he added.
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