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World No. 15 Zheng Qinwen sent her idol Novak Djokovic to the floor during a mixed doubles match at the United Cup.
In the third game of the mixed doubles match between China and Serbia, Djokovic made a great save at the net but his shot landed around the service line. Zheng was there and she hit a heavy forehand – which went directly into Djokovic’s chest.
Luckily, Djokovic’s reflexes were on point as the Serb was able to maneuver and defend himself with his racket. Djokovic was maybe able to avoid getting hit directly in the chest with the ball but Zheng’s ball was so powerful that the Serb found himself on the ground after it bounced off his racket.
When Djokovic got up, he had a smile on his face and jokingly gestured to Zheng that he saw what she had just done and that he would keep an eye on her. Zheng started laughing as well and everything finished lightheartedly.
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— wta (@WTA) December 31, 2023
Zheng lost to ‘idol’ Djokovic in their mixed doubles match
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