Class act: Novak Djokovic invites fan to meet and watch him at ATP Finals after seeing his art piece

Novak Djokovic extended a heartwarming invitation to an Italian fan with a disability to attend the ATP Finals.

The fan, Lorenzo Pietrini, had shared a painting on social media portraying Djokovic playing in all four Grand Slam tournaments—Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The young Italian expressed his desire to meet Djokovic, and the post gained significant traction on social media.

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“My last “work” dedicated to Nole was amazing. For me, make the entire draw by hand with all details to consider and the difficulties that i had, mainly for my sickness, it was truly a feat but after several months with tenacity, mental strenght and determination i completed it, just like my idol Nole 🐐. This is my gift that i hope to give personally one day to @djokernole . #art #djokovic @ndjokofan,” Petrini wrote

After the fan's artwork gained attention, Novak Djokovic's team reached out to the young Italian, inviting him to meet 'Nole' and attend his victory at the ATP Finals against Hubert Hurkacz:

“I was a guest at @djokernole for two days, thus making my dream come true, he and his team @xarlygomezh Mark, were incredibly fantastic, I will never stop being grateful for this. See you soon we hope. Idemoo”

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After the meeting with Novak Djokovic, Lorenzo Pietrini revealed that they both shared a passion for AC Milan. He also appreciated the 24-times Grand Slam champion's admiration for his painting, and Djokovic mentioned that he planned to hang it in his house.

"We hung out with Novak's team manager for an hour and in the afternoon he arrived directly. We talked, joked, celebrated being AC Milan fans together,” Pietrini said.

"I obviously brought him the painting in the photo, the one without which I would never have been there. He was very happy and told me, 'I'll hang it in my house', he said.

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This was classy by Djokovic 👏🥹 📸 @travel__Sports

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it was a dream, I will never forget it and I will be grateful to you forever, nole is my source of inspiration to fight my battles ❤️

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