Home/Tennis

via Imago

via Imago

It is almost that time of the year. The US Open is almost underway, with Novak Djokovic returning to the hard courts in New York after 2 seasons. Back in 2021, the Serbian tennis star was forced into a lengthy hiatus on US Soil owing to his unvaccinated status. Now, with the relaxation of the rigorous laws, the 36-year-old has returned after a 2-year gap that has strangely proven to be beneficial for him.

The 23 time Grand-slam winner’s uncanny ‘spatula’ skills on the tennis court was recently brought to light by the currently ranked world No. 2 player himself. Taking heed, a flurry of fans took to social media to open up about how it has now settled the GOAT debate for them.

The tennis community reacts to Novak Djokovic’s cheeky ‘spatula’ skills

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Whenever he has picked up a tennis racket in his competitive journey, the Serb has delighted the audience with a stunning display of his prowess. However, the ATP legend has now proven that he doesn’t need a racket to showcase his talent. It was evident during his participation in the US Open Kids’ Day when he traded his trusty racket for a spatula.

His ‘spatula’ skills on the court came to the public lens after the official Twitter page of the US Open shared a video of the exhibition event. In the caption, they hailed Djokovic by saying, “You can’t beat Novak even if he’s holding a spatula 😅”

Even while playing with a spatula, the 36-year-old somehow managed to clinch remarkable points while enthralling the jam-packed crowd in New York. Taking note of the same, one of the fans asserted that Djokovic is now clear of his arch-rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Meanwhile, the fan also mentioned Lionel Messi, who recently joined the MLS team, Inter Miami. Ever since his debut, the Argentine world-cup winner has also attracted a lot of attention in the soccer community in the US. However, despite his profound influence, the user thinks Djokovic is ahead of the line.

 

Emphasizing the Serb’s ‘spatula’ prowess, a fan made a hilarious request to a renowned tennis equipment company.

READ MORE- Novak Djokovic Turns Adventurous With Wife Jelena as They Reveal Their Goofy Side In-Front of Children at Croatian Vacation

She commented, “If Novak starts sizzling on the tennis court with a frying pan, I’d demand @head_tennisto come out with frying pan as commemorative collectible.

Other fans also hailed Djokovic as the “G.O.A.T.”

Similarly, another user lauded the reigning French Open champion, “Simply the best! 😅”

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

What do you think of the Serbian tennis legend’s ‘spatula’ skills on the court? Let us know in the comments section.

Watch this story – ‘Why Is His Brother Taking a Video..Sweet Home Alabama?’ – Tennis Fans React Hilariously to Unearthed Novak Djokovic Underwear Photo