- Djokovic flew to Brisbane with a Pokémon backpack
- Djokovic seeks his 25th Grand Slam title
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has jokingly dismissed a wild fan conspiracy theory as he prepares to chase a record 25th career Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Djokovic, 37, was recently spotted by an eagle-eyed fan carrying a gray Pikachu backpack as he walked to Brisbane airport.
The Pokémon called Pikachu is ranked 25th on the National Pokedex, which lists all the characters in the series, leaving the fan convinced that Djokovic was sending an early message to his rivals.
‘Novak Djokovic was wearing a Pikachu backpack when he arrived in Australia’, daring publish in X read.
‘Pikachu is ranked 25th in the Pokémon index (Pokédex)… Djokovic is looking for his 25th major. Coincidence?
The Serbian found the left field shout amusing and then clarified the situation.
Novak Djokovic has laughed off a fan’s wild conspiracy theory as he prepares to chase his 25th career Grand Slam title at the Australian Open (pictured playing doubles with Nick Kyrgios at the Brisbane International).
Djokovic, 37, was recently spotted by an eagle-eyed fan carrying a gray Pikachu backpack (pictured) as he walked to Brisbane airport.
Djokovic found the left fielder’s shout about X (pictured) amusing and later clarified the situation with reporters.
While glory at Melbourne Park is Djokovic’s main goal, the veteran enjoys having his family in Australia.
“All I can say is that my children, especially my son, love Pikachu. Subtle, subliminal messages,” Djokovic told reporters after beating Frenchman Gael Monfils in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.
‘It’s your bag. But I had it in my bag when I left the airport. I have seen (what is said). “It makes me laugh, I love it.”
While glory at Melbourne Park is Djokovic’s main goal, the veteran enjoys having his family in Australia.
His wife Jelena, son Stefan and daughter Tara joined him for the first time and his heart is full.
“It allows me, first of all, not to feel guilty about being so far away for so long,” he said.
‘I’ve been feeling that, I must admit, when I traveled to Australia in previous years, I was away for four or five weeks.
‘Every time you have to be separated from your children and your wife, there are a lot of tears involved. It’s not easy. Then you start to question yourself. Why do I have to do it over and over again?
“This makes it a lot easier for me… I’m more motivated.”
The benefits are already bearing fruit on the court for a clearly relaxed Djokovic, who is in sinister contact.
“I’m also calmer, more serene,” he said.
‘I spend great quality time with them. It also allows me to not think about tennis 24/7, have time to release tension and really be involved in your time. It’s a great balance so far.
‘My wife is here supporting me, trying to give me that love and energy, along with the children, that I need to play my best tennis.
‘So far, it’s working very well. I mean, I feel very good on the court. “I’m playing very well.”