Cannot disappoint my little friend Koujirou. I booked my flight for Tokyo and will proudly be joining #TeamSerbia for the Olympics. 🇷🇸
VIDEO: Djokovic confirms participation in 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with heartwarming gesture to six-year-old fan
Tennis NewsThursday, 15 July 2021 at 23:00
After suspense and many recent withdrawals, Novak Djokovic is one player who will be heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Many players have decided against making the trip for a multitude of reasons including the closeness to the US Open hard court swing and also injury in some circumstances.
Even for Djokovic, he admitted he was 50-50 on playing after his Wimbledon win with the World Number One also having aspirations of a calendar slam.
But as a result of his Olympic participation, it could be a Golden Slam which includes the gold medal of course.
He confirmed his place on the plane by sharing a video of a Japanese fan called Kojirou who received a happy birthday message as well as a small prior hint.
Watch the video below.
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