Novak Djokovic brought his signature charm to the court during a charity doubles match last week, teaming up with Zheng Qinwen. The pair delighted fans with their playful antics and lighthearted banter as they worked together.
At one point in the match, Djokovic amused the crowd by making elaborate hand signals to instruct Qinwen on their next move. The gestures, which seemed intentionally over-the-top, left Qinwen momentarily confused but laughing along with the audience. Djokovic’s animated style kept the mood upbeat, showcasing his ability to entertain both on and off the court.
So @DjokerNole plays a couple of doubles matches last week and look what happens!
Keep up if you can, Qinwen.#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/ljN4YG6nse
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 9, 2025
The fun-filled doubles match was part of Djokovic’s ongoing efforts to contribute to meaningful causes through tennis, proving once again why he remains a fan favorite worldwide.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
At the moment ranked no.7, the Serbian played his last match on the 3rd of January when he lost to world no.171 Reilly Opelka 7-6(6) 6-3 in the quarter in Brisbane (draw).
At the moment, during this season Novak has achieved a composed 2-1 record.
Novak Djokovic will take on the world no.133 Nishesh Basavareddy in the 1st round on Monday at 7:00 pm on Rod Laver Arena. They have never played each other up to now in top tournaments.
The Serbian won 100 titles in his career: 53 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Zheng at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.5 (career-high), the Chinese achieved an overall 1-0 match record in 2025. Zheng is competing at the Australian Open where she ousted the world no.110 Anca Alexia Todoni 7-6(3) 6-1.
Qinwen Zheng will face the world no.222 Alice Tubello in the quarter. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top competitions.
Zheng won 5 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts and 3 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Novak Djokovic and Qinwen Zheng |
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