Red Star Belgrade defeated Zalgiris at home in Euroleague. Their massive supporter, Novak Djokovic arrived in Belgrade to watch the basketball game alongside his manager and father.
Many kids and fans got a chance to take a picture with the 24-time Major champion, who should travel to Riyadh on Wednesday ahead of the Six Kings Slam. The veteran will face Jannik Sinner or Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final.
Novak ended his Shanghai Masters campaign in the semi-final, battling through grueling conditions and besting four rivals before falling to world no. 204, Valentin Vacherot.
Despite the loss, Djokovic became the oldest Masters 1000 semi-final and remained in the top-5 ahead of the final events of the season. We do not know much about the Serb's schedule after Riyadh, although he confirmed his participation at the ATP 250 event in Athens in November.
The 38-year-old has won one ATP title in 2025, conquering Geneva and becoming the third player in the Open era with 100th ATP titles after Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.
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Alongside that success, Djokovic suffered a tight loss in the Miami Open final, missing a chance to add a notable title to his tally. Novak played his best tennis on his beloved stage at Majors.
The veteran reached all four semi-finals, joining Jnanik Sinner on the exclusive list. He suffered four defeats, missing an opportunity to chase a Major trophy but extending his incredible legacy.
Djokovic will try to challenge much younger players in Riyadh, where he finished third last year after falling to Jannik Sinner and beating his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal.
After that, Novak will have to make his decision about the Paris Masters ahead of that event in Athens, where he now lives with his family.
