"Novak looking very distraught over his Wimbledon loss": Djokovic in hilarious dance break during Cincinnati preparation

Monday, 14 August 2023 at 07:00

Novak Djokovic was seen in an Instagram video dancing as he prepares for his debut at the Cincinnati Open.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion will return to compete on the ATP tour this week after his defeat in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz in the middle of July.

Djokovic decided not to participate in the Canadian Open due to muscle fatigue and will return this week in Cincinnati to pursue a new title. The Serbian player enters the tournament as the second seed, a competition he hasn't participated in since 2020, the year in which he clinched the championship by defeating Milos Raonic in the final.

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He recently shared a video on his Instagram account while dancing during practice in Cincinnati, showcasing his new bearded look, which garnered attention and discussions on social media.

“Novak looking very distraught over his Wimbledon loss.”

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Djokovic boasts a 40-12 record in Cincinnati, clinching the title twice (2018, 2020) and finishing as the runner-up in five finals (08’, 09’, 11’, 12’, 15’), with three of those finals against Roger Federer and two against Andy Murray.

In 2023, the Serbian ace has maintained an impressive record of 33 victories and only five defeats, securing three titles, including Adelaide, the Australian Open, and Roland Garros.

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With a first-round exemption, Djokovic is set to kick off his Cincinnati campaign in the second round against the winner of the match between Alejandro Davidovich and Tomás Etcheverry. As the World No. 2, he finds himself in the bottom half of the draw, sharing his section with Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, and Daniil Medvedev.

The early exit of World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Canadian Open opens up an opportunity for Djokovic to potentially ascend to the top ranking by the end of the week in Cincinnati. To achieve this, Djokovic must clinch the title and hope that Alcaraz does not reach the final of the tournament.

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