Novak Djokovic tries his hand at football during time in Qatar, promises to have his revenge after getting nutmegged

Novak Djokovic jokingly referred to as out social sports activities group platform 433’s host Metecan Kanbur for “dishonest” in opposition to him throughout their pleasant one-on-one recreation in soccer.

The Serb was current on the FIFA World Cup ultimate in Qatar to observe Argentina tackle France. The Turkish host just lately posted a video on his social media, the place he was noticed displaying his abilities in opposition to the previous World No. 1 after assembly him throughout his time in Doha.

Kanbur was capable of nutmeg the 21-time Grand Slam champion after sending him the flawed means. Whereas on the time it appeared like a good win, Djokovic replied to 433’s publish on Instagram and revealed that Kanbur forgot a “crucial” element within the problem.

“@metecankanbur You cheated man! You didn’t have your palms within the pockets as we agreed 😂🤣 Nonetheless, superior talent. I’ll get you subsequent time,” stated the Serb.

Kanbur accepted Djokovic’s declare and provided a rematch, solely in soccer although and never in tennis.

“You’re proper I forgot concerning the palms 🤣 At all times down for a rematch… Simply not on the tennis courtroom,” replied Kanbur.

“There will likely be stress from the media, however he has handled it very properly” -Todd Woodbridge on Novak Djokovic

Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge just lately opined that nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will likely be beneath a number of stress from the media on the upcoming version of the Melbourne Main, however that he expects the Serb to take care of it properly.

“Excellent news is that he will likely be enjoying on the Adelaide Worldwide so he will likely be in Australia for a couple of weeks earlier than the Open begins. That may give him time to get all of the stress and stress of final yr out.

“There will likely be stress from the media, however he has handled it very properly. He’s coming again to a rustic he loves enjoying in. He has received the Open 9 instances. He loves the floor, the environment. I believe he will likely be very pushed to win right here,” the Aussie stated.

“As a result of he was not allowed to play right here final time, that will likely be added motivation. Additionally Rafa (Nadal) received when Novak was not allowed to play. That too will likely be on his thoughts when he tries to achieve the file of most variety of grand slams received,” he stated.

The Serb is confirmed to compete on the first Grand Slam of the 2023 season after his deportation in 2022, the place he would be the fifth seed this time round.