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One of Novak Djokovic’s rivals lifted the lid on a funny story about the Serbian ace.<\/h3>\n
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Zheng Qinwen shared a ‘funny story’ about Novak Djokovic.\u00a0(Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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WTA\u00a0star Zheng Qinwen has revealed\u00a0Novak Djokovic\u00a0carries his\u00a0Olympic<\/a>\u00a0gold medal with him wherever he goes on tour.<\/p>\n

Djokovic ended a career-long wait to top the podium at the recent Paris Games, becoming just the fifth player in the sport\u2019s history to complete the \u2018Golden Slam\u2019.<\/p>\n

It was a rare high point from an otherwise difficult year for the Serb, who, through a combination of injuries and poor form, hasn\u2019t hit his familiar heights.<\/p>\n

July\u2019s run to the\u00a0Wimbledon\u00a0final was the only Grand Slam final he reached – a drop off from 2023 when Djokovic competed in all four Slam finals<\/p>\n

But despite his struggles throughout 2024, Djokovic, according to Qinwen, is keen to remind everyone he is still Olympic champion – a title that will never be taken away from him.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the China Open, the local hero claimed: \u201cI think this is a very funny story. People talk about Djokovic taking his gold medal everywhere he goes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s really funny that he has the gold medal here. He actually invited me to the Great Wall, but because of the schedule, I couldn’t be there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Much like Djokovic, Qinwen also took gold at the Paris Games, with China\u2019s highest-ranked player admitting the medal has put an extra spring in her step.<\/p>\n

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She continued: \u201cI think, indeed, the gold medal brings me a lot of energy, just like Djokovic.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has the gold medal everywhere he goes, from Europe to the U.S. and all the way to China. Of course, the gold medal brought him a lot of great energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did not have the chance to take a picture with his gold medal. I really wish I could practice with him with his gold medal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given Djokovic had to wait until the twilight of his career to snatch the gold medal, it\u2019s understandable he likes to parade it around whenever he gets the chance.<\/p>\n

An emotional Djokovic dropped to his knees after beating\u00a0Carlos Alcaraz\u00a0in August\u2019s final, before hailing the win his \u2018greatest achievement\u2019.<\/p>\n

Commenting back in August, the former world No.1 said: \u201cJust kind of sharing my thoughts, my emotions and experiences of reflection on what is for me, I think now when I look back, the greatest achievement and greatest highlight of my career overall, winning the gold for Serbia.\u201d<\/p>\n

Djokovic will return to the court to\u00a0face either Alex Michelsen or Yunchaokete Bu in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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