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

Novak Djokovic turned Fanatics Fest in New York into his own crossover stage with a WWE-style entrance, clean three-pointers and a UFC power test. Djokovic interviewed Lionel Messi on Day one of the event.Djokovic showed off his WWE and basketball skills (Courtesy: Screengrab from Fanatics and NBA videos)A WWE debut and an NBA audition in style. Is there something Novak Djokovic can't do? This was the question that fans had at the 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 is taking place over two days in the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Serbian has been in the thick of the action, interviewing Lionel Messi and asking him how he has handled pressure, much like a true journalist.He quickly mixed things up on Saturday, first entering in style on the WWE ramp. The 24-time grand slam winner donned the mask of WWE star Penta and made his entrance with Jacob Fatu's music playing in the background.Djokovic ensured that the energy remained high like a WWE superstar throughout the entrance, as he even gave a few high fives to the crowd and a werewolf scream at the end before taking off his mask. He rounded it all up with a Roman Reigns-inspired pose to end it. You can see the full video below: Next up, it was a three-point challenge on the basketball court and there was minimal fuss from Djokovic. He went on to hit three straight three-pointers with ease to the amazement of the crowd, with a bit of showboating to go with it.Djokovic joined Justin Bieber, Tom Brady and the celebrities in trying his hand at the UFC striking challenge punching bag and got a reading of 590 on the punching scale. PODER PURO EN NUEVA YORK! Justin Bieber, Tom Brady y Novak Djokovic se toparon con la mquina de golpeo de la UFC durante el Fanatics Fest y las puntuaciones rompieron el termómetro. La precisión de los atletas contra la fuerza del canadiense. Quin se llevó la pic.twitter.com/XwrooyNm2l— En Cambio Diario Quintana Roo (@EnCambioDiario) July 19, 2026DJOKOVIC CONTINUES CHASE FOR 25TH GRAND SLAMOn the court, there was heartbreak as he lost the semi-final of Wimbledon to Jannik Sinner. The Serbian will next be in action during the US Open in August.- EndsPublished On: Jul 19, 2026 09:01 IST