WWE debut, NBA audition. Novak Djokovic leaves fans speechless in New York

WWE debut and NBA audition in style. Is there anything Novak Djokovic can’t do? That was the question fans had at Fanatics Fest in New York on Saturday, July 18, as the tennis legend showed off his skills in other sports.

Djokovic was part of the celebrity list for the event, which takes place two days in the city ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Serb was at the center of the action, Interview with Lionel Messi and ask him how he handles the pressure, just like a good journalist.

He quickly mixed things up on Saturday, first entering the WWE ramp in style. The 24-time Grand Slam winner donned the mask of WWE star Penta and entered with music by Jacob Fata playing in the background.

Djokovic made sure the energy remained high as a WWE superstar throughout his entrance, even giving the crowd a few high fives and giving a werewolf shout at the end before removing his mask. He topped it all off with a Roman Reigns-inspired pose to end it. You can watch the full video below:

Next, it was a three-point challenge on the basketball court and there was minimal fuss from Djokovic. To the astonishment of the crowd, he hit three straight 3-pointers with ease and added some showboating.

Djokovic joined Justin Bieber, Tom Brady and celebrities to take on the UFC punching bag punching challenge, scoring 590 on the punching scale.

PURE POWER IN NEW YORK! Justin Bieber, Tom Brady and Novak Djokovic hit the UFC punching machine during Fanatics Fest and the score broke the thermometer.

The precision of the athletes against the strength of the Canadian. Who took pic.twitter.com/XwrooyNm2l— En Cambio Diario Quintana Roo (@EnCambioDiario) July 19, 2026

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Hearts fluttered on court as he lost the Wimbledon semi-finals to Jannik Sinner. The Serbian will next be in action during the US Open in August.

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19 Jul 2026 09:01 IST