Past US Open champions had an epic showdown in the exhibition match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Every bit of it was hilarious and each player was mic’d up giving us a detailed insight into the comments passed by them. Among them all, the Alcaraz & Agassi Vs Djokovic & McEnroe match was the one that stole the spotlight.
Tennis fans got a treat they never saw coming when Andre Agassi and Novak Djokovic went head-to-head in a wild cross-court backhand rally. With John McEnroe and Carlos Alcaraz watching from the sidelines, the two legends exchanged a jaw-dropping 15-shot rally that ended with Djokovic coming out on top.
This back-and-forth encounter was posted on the US Open’s Official Instagram page.
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The crowd was loving every second of it. But it was Agassi’s reaction that truly captured the magic—he was left in awe. Shaking his head and wondering how on earth Novak never seems to miss.
A match for the history books pic.twitter.com/qlXril8HNO
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Moreover, the cherry on top was McEnroe’s classic one-liner. After the rally, he joked that it felt like the Olympics all over again, making a cheeky reference to Djokovic’s recent win over Alcaraz in the Olympic final. Social media exploded with fans loving the banter and appreciating the rare showdown between two of the game’s best backhands.
Epic Doubles Match Between Agassi, Alcaraz Vs Djokovic, McEnroe Steals the Spotlight
While the rally was pure gold, the doubles match itself was a blast. Fans packed the stands, buzzing to see Agassi, McEnroe, Djokovic, and Alcaraz share the court. It’s not every day that you get that kind of lineup. The match was filled with awesome rallies, some vintage shots, and plenty of playful trash talk.
This point literally had everything pic.twitter.com/sNe10aTTTR
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 22, 2024
In the end, it was Djokovic and McEnroe who bagged the win, taking down Agassi and Alcaraz with a 10-8 victory. The crowd went wild, loving every minute of this mix of nostalgia and top-notch tennis. Agassi might not play on the tour anymore, but he definitely showed he’s still got it.
Seeing Andre Agassi back on the court with these guys was like taking a step back in time, and it reminded everyone why he’s such a tennis legend. On top of it, McEnroe’s hilarious comment just made the whole thing even better. This match wasn’t just a game—it was a celebration of tennis, a rare moment that fans will remember for a long time.
Everyone’s hoping we get more moments like this in the future—because let’s face it, tennis doesn’t get much better than this.