World primary tennis participant Novak Djokovic is a six-time winner of the Rome Masters however on Wednesday he swapped his racket for a set of golf golf equipment to look within the All Star Match within the build-up to the forty fourth Ryder Cup.
The Serbian, who claimed a record-equalling twenty fourth Grand Slam title by profitable the U.S. Open this month, was taking part in alongside world primary golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as a part of Colin Montgomerie’s crew which additionally featured Gareth Bale.
“It’s such an honour, a golden opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience,” the nervous-looking 36-year-old mentioned on the primary tee surrounded by an infinite grandstand.
“Thanks to all the fans for coming and putting a bit of extra pressure on us on the first tee. It’s a unique experience.”
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With a whole bunch of followers within the stands and plenty of extra lining the green, Djokovic initially walked out to deal with his ball with a tennis racket, earlier than switching to a driver.
After a few apply swings have been greeted with cries of “oles”, he despatched his ball down the primary fairway, puffing out his cheeks with reduction and thumping his coronary heart.
Djokovic and England’s Popert have been up in opposition to Spain’s F1 driver Carlos Sainz who lately received the Singapore Grand Prix and Italian G4D golfer Tommaso Perrino.