World No. 1 Novak Djokovic found himself engaging in a charming and endearing interview with children during his visit to Turin for the Nitto ATP Finals. The heartwarming exchange took place with Santiago Gonzalez’s kids, Matias and Camila, as part of an Instagram series documenting Gonzalez’s life on tour with his family.
The interview began with light-hearted topics, including Djokovic’s fond childhood memory of receiving a toy car as a gift from Santa Claus. The conversation then took a playful turn when the children asked Djokovic about his kids’ candy intake, to which the 24-time major champion shared a humorous insight into their clever hiding techniques.
As the conversation progressed, Camila invited Djokovic to play doubles with her father, prompting a jovial response from the tennis star. Djokovic entertained the idea and expressed willingness to play with Gonzalez in Mexico if the opportunity arises, despite jesting about his own double’s skill level.
The interaction further included Oliver, Goran Ivanisevic’s son, who enthusiastically endorsed the idea of the match in Mexico, expressing his love for swimming. Djokovic, along with Gonzalez and his doubles partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin, are currently standing at 1-1 in the ATP Finals tournament.
This heartwarming interview showcased Djokovic’s affable nature as he indulged in playful banter and entertained the kids’ questions, adding a delightful and light-hearted touch to the intense atmosphere of the ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
At the moment ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 14th of November when he surrendered to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-7(5) 7-6(2) in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season Novak achieved an overall 52-6 record. Novak clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Paris. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon.