In preparation for his upcoming exhibition match against Carlos Alcaraz, tennis ace Novak Djokovic recently participated in an energetic beach volleyball session with his team in Dubai. Joining a host of other tennis players who are undergoing their pre-season training in Dubai, including Dominic Thiem, Andy Murray, and Elena Rybakina, Djokovic arrived in the city after completing his off-season training in Marbella, Spain. Accompanying him are his coach Goran Ivanisevic, his protege Hamad Medjedovic – the reigning Next Gen ATP Finals champion, and Medjedovic’s coach Viktor Troicki.
Having wrapped up his training in Dubai, Djokovic is gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against his rival Carlos Alcaraz on December 27 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This exhibition match will mark their sixth encounter but the first in an unofficial setting, setting the stage for an intriguing face-off between the two talented players.
The two-day exhibition event in Riyadh will not only feature Djokovic and Alcaraz but also include an exciting match between reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur on December 26. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating these thrilling matches, which promise to offer captivating performances from some of the sport’s top talents in this unique setting.
Nole is relaxing and having fun in Dubai playing beach volleyball 🏐❤️ pic.twitter.com/N3zMzg9h3R
— ᖴᖇᗩᑎI (@frani2312) December 17, 2023
Novak Djokovic in 2023
WWWWWWLWWW Ranked world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 25th of November when he lost to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year the Serbian has a compiled 56-7 record. Djokovic conquered 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
