Novak Djokovic is currently in the stands for a Euroleague game between Monaco and Partizan Belgrade. Partizan is playing one of their biggest games of the season as a win over Monaco would seal them a playoff ticket. Djokovic, who arrived in Monte Carlo last week for the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters, came to support his hometown team.
Novak watching another EuroLeague game tonight.
It’s AS Monaco vs Partizan Belgrade, in what could be a crucial game for Serbian side.#NoleFam #Djokovic #EuroLeague pic.twitter.com/THYYBzgpAX — Wolfy (@BigBadWolfWolfy) April 7, 2023
Djokovic in Monaco watching the big game between the hosts and Partizan.
Pretty typical #EuroLeague stuffpic.twitter.com/m72p1ULQhH — Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) April 7, 2023
Even the ð of tennis can’t hold back his smile when Monaco are playing ð
Welcome aboard, Novak Djokovic ð pic.twitter.com/Dpt1WD3pXG — AS Monaco Basket EN ð (@ASMBasket_EN) April 7, 2023
Partizan is coached by the legendary Zeljko Obradovic, who Djokovic respects a lot.
At the halftime, Partizan is leading 42-35 and Djokovic has all the reasons to be happy for his team.
Djokovic set to return to action in Monte Carlo
After losing in the Dubai semifinal, Djokovic returned to Belgrade. After Djokovic was denied participation in Indian Wells and Miami, he turned his focus on preparing for the clay season.
In Belgrade, Djokovic kicked off his preparation for the clay season. Last Thursday, Djokovic went to Monte Carlo. Viktor Troicki, who was Djokovic sparring partner in Belgrade, said Djokovic was ready for Monte Carlo. “Nole is ready for Monte Carlo.
He will try to get the trophy there. His preparation has been going great. He is eager to play, eager for to play tournaments. I think he can go deep (in Monte Carlo),” Troicki told Sport Klub. Last year, Djokovic suffered a shock loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his Monte Carlo opener.
This time, Troicki feels it will be a different situation. “I think it is different compared to last year. This time he practiced more because he knew then that he would not be able to go to America. He is more ready now because he has played more.
He is in a competitive rhythm. He won Adelaide and Melbourne, the situations are different, he is more prepared and will start the clay season better than last year,” Troicki explained. Djokovic is seeded at No 1 and has a first-round bye in Monte Carlo. In Monte Carlo, Djokovic is a two-time champion.
