Novak Djokovic continues to show off his winning form at the Miami Open. Today, he defeated Lorenzo Musetti and advanced to the tournament's quarterfinals, paving the way for his seventh Miami trophy. The tournament was attended by all manner of tennis icons, including Serena Williams, a sighting that left Djokovic starstruck and asking for her advice.
Following the match, Djokovic addressed journalists and the audience, sharing some of his experience.
"I was starstruck! It was amazing to see first DelPo, obviously a long-time friend and a rival, so happy to have him around and get his support from the box," he said, referring to Juan Martin Del Potro, the retired Argentinean tennis player.
"It was amazing, it was [the] first time to have DelPo in the box, so I want to thank him really for coming," continued Djokovic. "And Serena, that was a surprise. I didn't know."
Djokovic shared that he even consulted one of his shots with her. "Actually, when I had that down-the-line passing shot, I pointed to her and asked her whether it was okay. She kind of said, 'Yeah, it was fine'," he said.
"If Serena says it was fine, then it was amazing by everyone else's standards. So yeah, great to have them."
Djokovic has been attracting celebrities to the stands
It's been a star-studded Miami Open, with many celebrities attending to support their favorite players and watch some exciting tennis matches.
Earlier this week, Marc Anthony and his wife Nadia Ferreira stopped by the Open to watch Djokovic play, resulting in a shoutout from Djokovic and some sweet photos between himself and Anthony.
"Marc Anthony. Great to see him in the house! Hola!" said Djokovic to the excitement of the audience.
Viewers also got a confirmation that Anthony is one of Djokovic's biggest fans. "If Marc reacts this way, what can you expect from the rest of us," wrote a viewer on social media.