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Novak Djokovic is undoubtedly about his withdrawal from the US Open. However, Nole did not have to look far away for someone to brighten up his day. The Serbian player enjoyed a day out with his little fans at the Novak Tennis Centre.

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The player recently announced that he would not play at the US Open after the US authorities kept up the strict restrictions over the vaccination issues. However, spending time with his fans was enough to make the 21-time grand slam champion smile from ear to ear.

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Novak Djokovic spends an exciting day with Serbian kids 

It goes without saying that Djokovic is a national treasure for all the Serbians, be they, adults or kids. So, after a lot of push and pull, Novak Djokovic decided to withdraw from the US Open.

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Nonetheless, his loss of not being a part of the US Open was made up by the little tennis enthusiasts. He visited the Novak Tennis Centre where all the kids buzzed around Nole like honeybees.

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He could not outrun their love and adoration for him. Two little girls came and gave big hugs to the Serbian player, which he accepted delightfully and patted their heads in return.

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Moreover, he also uplifted the morale of the little tennis enthusiasts and cheered with them. Some will miss Djokovic at the US Open and some will not. But these little kids surely enjoyed their time with the tennis legend.

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Tennis star Djokovic is out of the competition at the US Open. He has won the US Open thrice in his career.

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This year too, the player has won one grand slam title at Wimbledon after defeating the Australian player, Nick Kyrgios.

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However, US Open will also see Rafael Nadal, who has won 22 grand slam titles and is on a quest to get his 23rd one. Do you think Rafa will be able to win the US Open 2022? Please let us know in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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