(VIDEO) Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek among players to take on Blink Challenge at Indian Wells

A host of stars took part in the Blink Challenge at the Indian Wells. The mega-event is coming towards the business end as the remaining players are giving their all to get the ultimate prize.

The tournament’s page on the social media platform X — previously known as Twitter — released a video featuring eight players including the likes of Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Iga Switek, Aryna Sabalenka and Angelique Kerber, playing the game which was about who would manage to avoid blinking for the longest period of time.

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Switek was the first one to be knocked out as she lasted just five seconds and she was followed by Sabalenka who lasted 14 seconds.

At the very end, it came down to Djokovic, Medvedev and Osaka. When the three were remaining, Osaka made some interesting comments.

"This is like a hidden talent I have because of so many shoots," Osaka said. "The problem is my eyes are watering, and I am no longer able to see any of you.”

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The Japanese tennis star ended up being knocked out and at the very end only Djokovic and Medvedev were left. The Serb eventually came out on top in the contest as the Russian finally gave up after one minute and 39 seconds.

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