Class act: Novak Djokovic invites fan to meet and watch him at ATP Finals after seeing his art piece
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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.
“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”
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.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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