Steve Smith vs Novak Djokovic: Serbian Left In Awe With Aussie Batter's Tennis Skills - WATCH

Steve Smith vs Novak Djokovic: Serbian star left in awe with Australia batter's tennis skills.

Novak Djokovic found himself impressed by Steve Smith's tennis prowess during an exhibition event at Melbourne Park. The Australian cricket star showcased his skills on the court alongside the 24-time Grand Slam champion, igniting his well-known competitive spirit at Rod Laver Arena in front of the audience. As part of the charity matches leading up to the Australian Open, Smith and Australian middle-distance runner Peter Bol joined Djokovic for this special event. The Australian Open is set to commence on January 14.

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Novak Djokovic playing Cricket at the Australian open.

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Game respects game

(And Novak is just like the rest of us when it comes to Smudge...)@stevesmith49 @DjokerNole #AusOpen #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/ioL8hjVSrF  #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 11, 2024

Novak Djokovic delivered a soft serve directed at Steve Smith's body, prompting the Australian cricketer to showcase remarkable footwork, skillfully evading the ball and delivering a precise return that landed within the court boundaries. (IPL 2024: Josh Hazlewood To Phil Salt; 5 Unsold Players Who Can Be Bought As Backup By Teams - In Pics)

Djokovic, genuinely impressed, refrained from making another shot. The Serbian tennis star praised Smith and even bowed down in acknowledgment of the cricketer's impressive return.