‘Never Beating the Insane Allegations’ – Novak Djokovic Drives Fans Nuts With His Scary Yet Remarkable Skill Set at Indian Wells

In the world of tennis, the result of a match can change in the blink of an eye. But what if someone doesn’t blink? Recently, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and a few other tennis stars took part in the ‘Blink Challenge’. In that challenge, Novak Djokovic went well over 2 minutes without blinking, while others fell like a pack of cards. The Serbinator loves to win it all, doesn’t he?

BNP Paribas Open‘s official X (formerly Twitter) handle gave the fans a glimpse of that hilarious contest by sharing a clip of it on social media. And, here’s how the fans reacted to that post.

‘Djokovic is a vampire’- Fans react at Novak Djokovic’s remarkable skill off-the-court

The world number 1 in WTA, Iga Swiatek, was the first to get eliminated from the contest as she blinked her eyes within 5 seconds. She was followed by number 2, Aryna Sabalenka. Hold on, does it go in a serial order? Because the world number 3, Coco Gauff followed the Belarusian with a blink in the 15th second. Taylor Fritz lined up next, and he was the first among the male contestants to get eliminated. Then he was followed by Angelique Kerber.

So, it all went to the final three with Naomi Osaka, Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic still in the race. However, the Japanese tennis star could only last 1 minute and 23 seconds, and almost 16 seconds later, Medvedev also gave up on the Serbinator’s incredible skills.

Novak Djokovic kept his eyes open for almost 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Seeing this insane ability, one of the fans stated that Novak Djokovic is “Never beating the insane allegations.”

Novak Djokovic looked so still during the event that a fan thought it was a photo of him. 

While the other was shocked to see him not blink even for a moment for more than 2 minutes. He wrote, “What the hell Nole?“

Some of them found that to be “deeply disturbing” and added that they’re now even more scared of him.

A few of them went a little further and stated, “Djokovic is a vampire“.

Novak Djokovic is one of the most fun-loving characters in the tennis world. He loves entertaining his fans with his hilarious antics like imitating other players, showcasing his dance moves, and engaging in light-hearted games.

Coco Gauff lost this challenge, but did you know that Gauff had once successfully completed Novak Djokovic’s ‘Challenge for the Brave’?

Coco Gauff responds to Djokovic’s Challenge

In December 2023, Novak Djokovic initiated a ‘Challenge for the Brave’. It was basically a challenge to check if one’s daily stretching routines or regular yoga sessions put them in the same class as the 24-tine Grand Slam champion. 

The Challenge included standing on one leg and crossing the other leg over it, forming a figure ‘4’. Then there was one challenge in which one had to bend their back and reach the ground with both hands. And that too, without bending the standing leg. While the other included rising and holding the crossed leg with the same hand and stretching it out to the side. In the last one, the individuals had to extend the opposite arm to the other side and hold the pose for 5 seconds. Sounds easy, right?

This challenge requires flexibility, stability, strength, and full-on coordination to pull it off in the way Coco Gauff did it. Gauff who turned 20 today, had shared a clip of her performing Djokovic’s challenge flawlessly during her preseason training at the end of last year. Fans were amused to see her fitness levels, just like they were this time with Djokovic’s incredible skill.

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