Novak Djokovic continues to lead a busy schedule even after the tennis season concluded. Straight from McLaren’s pit box during the practice session of the Qatar Grand Prix on Friday, the Serb traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the Copa Libertadores Finals 24 hours later.
To be fair, Djokovic was in attendance at these sporting events because of his work commitments. His presence at the F1 paddock is a result of his latest partnership with Qatar Airways. Whereas, he is in Argentina to participate in the “El Ultimo Desafio” – an exhibition match to conclude Juan Martin del Potro’s career.
Novak Djokovic’s last 24 hours:
Friday, 5pm local:
Doha – Qatar Grand Prix practice sessionSaturday, 5pm local:
Buenos Aires – Copa Libertadores final pic.twitter.com/3PG9o00N07— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) November 30, 2024
As expected, Nole’s 24-hour schedule has become the talk of the sporting world. As a whole, social media users are enjoying watching Djoko at their favorite sporting events. But some fans couldn’t resist poking fun, joking about how his new coach, Andy Murray, might react to such a packed schedule. They speculated that Murray could potentially call it quits by Monday.
Novak Djokovic was in Buenos Aires for a soccer match ahead of his exhibition with Juan Martin del Potro! pic.twitter.com/RIlUIF8FwJ
— Wide World of Tennis (@tennisfan_dkr) December 1, 2024
Since he made it within 24 hours from Qatar to Argentina, fans could not believe his energy but also brought up Andy Murray! pic.twitter.com/gifg69X9fD
— Wide World of Tennis (@tennisfan_dkr) December 1, 2024
Many fans believe Murray would not be happy with Djokovic’s travelling due to the banter they had on social media recently. pic.twitter.com/e7oSDBlhUX
— Wide World of Tennis (@tennisfan_dkr) December 1, 2024
Murray has often expressed his frustrations with hectic schedules. He’s claimed that constant travel could take a huge toll on his personal life. This is why Nole’s recent actions motivated enthusiasts to take a dig at the retired Brit.
Even though Djokovic and Murray continue to make headlines, this weekend is all about Del Potro and his farewell match.
Djokovic set to face Del Potro in ‘The Last Challenge’
Over the past few years, Juan Martin del Potro has been inactive on the ATP Tour due to lingering injury issues. His inability to frequently set foot on the court has prevented the Argentine star from having a proper farewell match.
After a long wait, he finally got his chance with the “The Last Challenge” exhibition match. And who better to choose as his opponent than 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
“It’s a match to say goodbye. Djokovic was very generous in accepting my invitation. I want to give him all the love possible. If, for one, two, or three hours, I can be at peace and happy on a tennis court, it will be beautiful,” said del Potro.
On Sunday at 3:30 pm EST, the two players will battle it out for one last time at the Estadio Mary Teran de Weiss, Buenos Aires, with a crowd of 15,500 expected to be present.
