WATCH: Djokovic Shares Adorable Moment With Ballkid Ahead Of ATP Finals Match
The media might have vilified Novak Djokovic to a degree, but in that ruthless tennis player lies a heart of gold.
The Serbian has always been quite forward in his approach to both tennis and life. He's always strived to be genuine, which was at the heart of some of the most pivotal choices of his career.
His handling of the pandemic was most notable, which saw him vilified for refusing to get vaccinated and willing to miss ATP events because of it.
He stood by his principles and gained a lot of respect while also gaining a lot of those who weren't impressed with his actions. That's how it always is in life, but Djokovic remains committed to being genuine.
Something that you can't deny is his heart of gold. Whether it's towards fans or ball kids, Djokovic has many moments caught on camera where he interacts warmly with his supporters.
One of those happened recently ahead of his match against Holger Rune at the ATP Finals. Players come out of the tunnel with ball kids, and one shared a really cool moment with Djokovic.
As they walked out of the court, the kid had something to say to Djokovic, who patiently listened to everything the kid had to say.
He didn't look annoyed or anything, and it was really cool to see because that kid is going to remember that for the rest of their life. It also cost Djokovic nothing, who still played a fabulous match to take down Holger Rune in three sets.
It was a bit of a complicated match, but Djokovic prevailed in the end and ensured the year-end No. 1 rank as well. He only needed one win to secure the trophy and he got it in style. As for the moment, check it out below.
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