Watch: Novak Djokovic receives a warm reception from fans while supporting his favorite basketball team Red Star at a EuroLeague match
Novak Djokovic was recently spotted at the Aleksander Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, supporting his favorite basketball team, KK Crvena zvezda mts, popularly known as Red Star, during a EuroLeague contest. The World No. 2 player received a warm reception from the fans, who welcomed him with a huge round of applause as he made his way into the stadium.
Red Star didn't disappoint Novak Djokovic or their fans either as the team registered a 84-77 victory against Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. on Thursday. After their phenomenal performance against the Israeli club, Red Star is next scheduled to face Barcelona in the Euroleague on March 19, 2022.
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Djokovic is a huge fan of Red Star and has been sighted watching their matches on previous occasions as well. The club has lifted 21 National Championships and one European cup to date.
crvenazvezdakk Instagram)This is how Novak Djokovic is welcomed at home by Belgrade Red Star basketball team fans
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Interestingly, after the match, Djokovic also tried his hand at basketball himself and played some trick shots. The 20-time Grand Slam champion sent the crowd into a frenzy with his basketball skills.
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Djokovic also joined Red Star's team celebrations after the club emerged victorious on Thursday. He sang the team's anthem along with the other players and even did a team fist bump.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells Masters at the last minute, will also miss Miami Open 2022
Although Djokovic announced earlier that he won't travel to the United States to feature in the Sunshine Double due to him being unvaccinated, his name was on the entry list in Indian Wells until Wednesday.
However, the Serb cleared the air on Twitter on Wednesday, just three days before the first round of the Masters event, informing everyone that he won't be competing at the Sunshine Double.
While I was automatically listed in the @BNPPARIBASOPEN and @MiamiOpen draw I knew it would be unlikely I’d be able to travel. The CDC has confirmed that regulations won’t be changing so I won't be able to play in the US. Good luck to those playing in these great tournaments 👊
"While I was automatically listed in the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open draw, I knew it would be unlikely I’d be able to travel. The CDC has confirmed that regulations won’t be changing so I won't be able to play in the US. Good luck to those playing in these great tournaments," tweeted Djokovic.
Djokovic has received the green signal to compete at the Italian Open and the French Open this year. His participation in tournaments remains unclear given evolving COVID-19 rules and vaccine requirements.
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