WATCH: Novak Djokovic astonished after watching Steven Smith play Tennis in ongoing Australian Open

As a part of a fun charity event in Melbourne Park, on January 11, Tennis Star Novak Djokovic and Australian batter Steven Smith played some Tennis together. As the duo engaged in a friendly game, Smith made a beautiful return to a challenging body serve by Djokovic. After his shot, Djokovic was stunned and didn’t play another shot. Out of respect, he bowed down in front of Steve Smith. 

Novak Djokovic is one of the best Tennis players in the world. He has won 24 glam slams and is about to enter the Australian Open in the hope of winning it. The Australian Open is set to start on Monday, January 14. 

Watch the video below:

Novak Djokovic & Steve Smith playing tennis 🎾

– Video of the day. pic.twitter.com/ksP65KG4lV

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2024

Smith was joined by Australian middle-distance runner Peter Bol for the charity event before the start of the Australian Open. On the other hand, Djokovic played Cricket along with Smith. However, he failed to copy Smith. The best part of the match was the loud cheer he received from the crowd as soon as he switched his tennis racket with the bat. 

Steven Smith to open for Australia in Test matches

Australia’s selector George Bailey has confirmed that Steven Smith will open in the test matches after David Warner’s retirement. Australia is set to play Cameron Green at No.4. Considering Smith’s form, the decision to make him open in the test matches has sparked a lot of controversies. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how Smith will perform in his new position. 

Bailey said, “Steve’s obviously motivated and energized and keen to do it,” Bailey said. “There were plenty within the team who were pretty keen to go on record and say that they weren’t keen to do it. So it was refreshing that Steve had come forward and said he wanted it and it was something that we’d been chatting about in the background as a selection panel with the coaches as well.”