PIX: Djokovic Swaps Racket for Baseball at Yankees Game

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August 22, 2025 12:16 IST

Tennis star Novak Djokovic prepares to throw out the first pitch prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium at Bronx, New York, USA, on Thursday

IMAGE: Tennis star Novak Djokovic prepares to throw out the first pitch prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium at Bronx, New York, USA, on Thursday. Photograph: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

In what has been dubbed an elite crossover, tennis star Novak Djokovic was handed the honour of throwing the ceremonial first pitch in the the Major League Baseball match between Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Thursday.

'Thank you to tennis legend Novak Djokovic for throwing out tonight's ceremonial first pitch! @DjokerNole ' #RepBX,' the New York Yankees tweeted on their X handle alongside a picture with Yankees great Aaron Judge.

Novak Djokovic prepares to throw out the first pitch prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium