Naomi Osaka has shown confidence in Novak Djokovic as her possible dance partner for the 2024 Miami Open.
After a dismal end to his Indian Wells campaign this year, Djokovic withdrew from the men’s singles draw of the Miami event, where he had originally been set to compete. On the other hand, Osaka defeated Elina Svitolina on Saturday to maintain her standing among the women contesting at the Miami Open.
The participant players joined Tennis Channel for a fun session during the Miami tournament, where they each selected a colleague to pair with for salsa dancing. Osaka chose Djokovic after apparently considering his track record in dance.
Osaka said: “Probably Djokovic because it seems like he would be a really good salsa dancer.”
Naomi Osaka in 2024
Now the world no.229, Osaka played her last match on the 24th of March when she was defeated by world no.27 Caroline Garcia 7-6(4) 7-5
in the 3rd round in Miami (draw).Currently, during this season Naomi has managed to achieve a 7-6 record.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 11th of March when he lost to world no.96 Luca Nardi 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
Until now, during this year the Serbian has managed to achieve a compiled 8-3 match record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant result of the current season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.