Besides his tennis skill, Novak Djokovic is known worldwide as a big football fan and collector of jerseys.
A dream came true for world no.3 on Wednesday- to be part of the football team of Serbia at the official match.
It would be too much for Novak to wear football shoes and play alongside Zigic, Vidic, Krasic and others. He was sitting on the bench for the reserves during the second half of the friendly international against South Korea (1-0).
"It feels fantastic. Thanks to our team and manager for allowing me to sit on the 'eagles'’ bench. Although it was a friendly match, I am aware that seriousness and professionalism are always a priority," said Novak to SOS channel reporter from London.
Novak is in the capital of Great Britain on the occasion of the ATP Finals, which is scheduled for next week. He will be there again in June next year for Wimbledon.
The winner of the Paris Masters acknowledged that the most important tennis tournament could spoil his plans, related to going to FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The first phase of World Cup matches will be played between Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
"World Cup takes place in a very bad time, given the tennis calendar, but I will give my best to join our national team and give them support."
When asked who his favorite player in the national team was, after a short reflection Novak singled out Nemanja Vidic.
Source: Mondo
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Lazar
20.11.2009.
Thank u for all Nole's fans!!!im from Serbia and best wishes for all for u!!! love ya:))..who wants to add me in facebook-Lazar Grbic ..lol
Jimena Alarcón
20.11.2009.
Super Nole! y es que el equipo de Serbia paso invicto y en primer lugar Felicitaciones tu pais debe estar muy orgulloso de sus deportistas. Un abrazo Nole. No te olvides de tus fans te queremos mucho. Vamos con toda para el masters, eres el mejor del mundo!
Michelle
20.11.2009.
Nole, Again Congrats to Serbia! I'm Happy to see you are having some fun! If you go to www.timesonline.co.uk in the Tennis section, there is a nice article about you and a picture of you in the Serbia dugout. I'm looking forward to Monday's Match! Good Luck! Love You!<3
cece
20.11.2009.
yay! i love nemanja vidic too! as well as Manchester United of course! i love you Novak!
taki
20.11.2009.
Okey,Nole one more and keep your FOCUS and GOOd luck.Our prayers is wiht you always.Happy HOLIDAYS.love and prayers fr.the USA
Alice
20.11.2009.
Congratulations Serbia! Nole!!You should that you're the best!!!love u so much!!!:)
asmaa
20.11.2009.
Hey champion how you doing now?
i think that you are great.oooh you finaly won a master 1000 with the hole work in this seasen you diserved more than any other one,you need that title and I guess that the best thing come when you need it and you was so well don champion and belive me I am so happy
Michelle
19.11.2009.
CONGRATULATIONS SERBIA!!! :))))))Nole, I would write more but I'm afraid of making a mistake! It Must be one those dayssssss! :)
love u_NOLE_love u
19.11.2009.
congrats for Serbia......NOLE we all know that the tournament is in bad time and u r the most player who was tired this season but its just still one u can do it NOVAK..u can do it honey ..good luck aganist Nicolay..u will do it sweety ...wish u all the best ...ilove u no.1 love u love u so much
