Djoker’s comic timing: When Tennis Ace Novak Djokovic Made The World Laugh

Yes. After losing the 2009 Italian Open final to Rafael Nadal, Djokovic was asked during the trophy ceremony to imitate his rival, and he delivered.

With Nadal watching, Djokovic hilariously recreated Nadal’s meticulous pre-serve routine, tugging at his shorts, adjusting his socks, and tucking imaginary hair behind his ears, drawing laughter from the crowd and Nadal himself.

At the 2012 Paris Masters, held on Halloween, Djokovic stunned fans by walking onto Centre Court wearing a Darth Vader mask before his match against Sam Querrey.

According to Tennis World USA, Djokovic later brushed it off as part of his “crazy, young days”, a reminder that even at the elite level, he enjoyed keeping things playful.

It’s iconic. Djokovic performed his now-famous Sharapova impression alongside Grigor Dimitrov at The Boodles exhibition in 2013, perfectly mimicking her service motion and unmistakable grunt.

According to Essentially Sports, Djokovic has been doing the impression since the 2007 US Open, and Sharapova herself reportedly found it amusing rather than offensive.

Djokovic’s love for dance is well known. After winning the 2012 China Open, he celebrated by performing the viral “Gangnam Style” dance with ball kids in front of nearly 10,000 spectators.

He repeated the act at the 2015 US Open, dancing with a fan after defeating Andreas Haider-Maurer, both wearing “I Love NY” jerseys.

Yes, and it wasn’t a mistake. In 2012, the defending champion walked onto Wimbledon’s Centre Court with a children’s golf club tucked into his tennis bag before facing Juan Carlos Ferrero.

The stunt was reportedly an inside joke with his sponsor. Djokovic went on to win the match, proving the gag didn’t affect his focus.

Plenty of times. At Wimbledon 2025, Djokovic interrupted Aryna Sabalenka’s press conference after they practiced together, joking that she should hurry up so he could take the podium.

Sabalenka turned the tables by interviewing him instead, asking about her level. Djokovic quipped she needed more “intensity.” It wasn’t his first Wimbledon media-room prank.

Djokovic earned the nickname “The DJoker” early in his career for his impeccable comic timing. Over the years, he has impersonated stars like Nadal, Sharapova, and John McEnroe.

Though he performs fewer impressions today, fans still associate Djokovic with a rare blend of dominance, charm, and humour—an entertainer as much as a champion.