(VIDEO) "Let's finish, let's finish right away": Novak Djokovic hilariously calls for end of Indian Wells practice session after insane shot from Grigor Dimitrov
ATPWednesday, 06 March 2024 at 12:00
Novak Djokovic is competing at Indian Wells for the first time in five years. The World No. 1 receives a bye through to the second round of the ATP 1000 event, where he will play Shintaro Mochizuki or Aleksander Vukic.
In preparation for his return, he spent a practice session with good friend Grigor Dimitrov, during which the two engaged in some intense rallies. In one of them, Dimitrov made a superb forehand which caught Djokovic off-guard.
The Serb appreciated the shot and the pair exchanged light-hearted words afterwards, with Djokovic jokingly saying: "Let's finish. Let's finish right away." You can watch the full interaction below.
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