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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

World No.1 Novak Djokovic registered yet another win at the US Open 2021 yesterday. Facing former World No.5 Kei Nishikori, the Serbian legend defeated him in four sets even after losing the first set in a close tie-breaker. The final scoreline of the match was 6(4)-7(7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-2.

After the match, Novak Djokovic came up with a really nice gesture. He didn’t leave the Arthur Ashe Stadium after the match but took out some caps from his bag and gave them t0 one of his young supporters. Surprisingly, he even gave a couple of caps to the others fans as well.

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It is a huge moment for his fans. Even though taking autographs and photographs is not allowed at the US Open 2021 as a part of the coronavirus protocols, Nole made sure that he doesn’t leave his fans unhappy.

Over the years, Djokovic has established himself as an icon of the sport. It is these kind gestures that make him one of the greatest players of all time.

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Novak Djokovic will face Jenson Brooksby in the pre-quarters of the US Open 2021

After adding to the pre-quarters of the US Open 2021, Djokovic will face America’s Jenson Brooksby there. It will once again be tough for Djoker as he will not only be playing just against Brooksby but against the whole crowd as well.

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USA Today via Reuters

It will be the first encounter between both the players. Thus, it will be intriguing to see how the 20-time Grand Slam winner returns the high serves of the American.

Fans have really high expectations from Novak Djokovic. He is fighting for his Calendar Slam at the US Open 2021 and has not lost a single match at the Grand Slams this year. Will he be able to end the year as the World No.1 player yet again?

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