Serbian tennis maestro Novak Djokovic created a buzz as he showcased his linguistic prowess by speaking Mandarin fluently during a press conference following Serbia's triumph over China at the 2024 United Cup in Perth. Djokovic's partner, Olga Danilovic, was visibly astonished as he effortlessly conversed in Mandarin in response to a reporter's request.
Known for his versatility, the 36-year-old tennis legend is a polyglot, proficient in a remarkable 10 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, and Japanese, in addition to his native Serbian.
In a heartwarming gesture for his Chinese fans, Djokovic responded to the reporter's plea to send a special message in Mandarin, leaving both fans and teammates in awe. The video capturing Djokovic's fluent Mandarin delivery quickly went viral across social media platforms.