In a delightful display of his linguistic prowess, tennis maestro Novak Djokovic amused fans by speaking Mandarin after Serbia’s 2-1 triumph over China at the 2024 United Cup in Perth. Djokovic, recognized as one of the best multi-linguists on the tennis tour, showcased his language versatility by conversing effortlessly in Mandarin, adding a touch of cultural flair to the post-match celebration.
A short video capturing Djokovic’s candid conversation in Chinese quickly went viral on social media, drawing admiration from fans worldwide. One enthusiastic supporter expressed their awe, declaring Djokovic unrivaled in “ingenuity, fun, quirkiness, discipline, and GOATness” on X (formerly Twitter). The 36-year-old tennis legend has proven himself not only on the court but also as a charismatic and multilingual ambassador for the sport.
The impact of Djokovic’s language skills extended beyond his fan base, with Chinese natives on social media attesting to his proficiency in Mandarin. A fan named Leo Hu remarked, “Not bad at all, I can totally understand it,” highlighting Djokovic’s effective communication in the language. Another admirer hailed the World No. 1 as the “Master of cross culture communication,” acknowledging his ability to bridge linguistic gaps and connect with fans from diverse backgrounds.
Novak Wishing Chinese fans a Happy New Year 2024 in Chinese. （look at Olga and Viktor’s reaction😂 ）
“Happy New Year! How are you, thank you for your support, I love you, China, my good friend!”🇷🇸🇨🇳❤️
“新年快乐！ 你好吗，谢谢你们的支持，我爱你，中国，我的好朋友！” pic.twitter.com/7KRKXe9Lz3— pete_shaw🐊🐌👬 (@petexiao1) December 31, 2023
Novak Djokovic’s Mandarin moment exemplifies the athlete’s commitment to embracing different cultures and engaging with a global audience. As the tennis world continues to appreciate his on-court achievements, Djokovic’s off-court charm and linguistic dexterity further solidify his status as a true ambassador of the sport.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWLWLWWW Ranked world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 2nd of January when he beat world no.31 Jiri Lehecka 6-1 6-7(3) 6-1 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Until now, during this year the Serbian owns a 2-0 win-loss record.
Djokovic will compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
