Novak Djokovic admitted he packed his tennis rackets as a back-up in case his {golfing} expertise did not work out after collaborating in a Ryder Cup movie star occasion on Wednesday. The tennis celebrity joined a number of different famend athletes for the All-Star Celebrity match at Marco Simone. And whereas he needed to strive his hand at a sport that requires a distinct kind of swing, the world No 1 wasn't ready to depart his trusted gear at house.

It's not usually that the 36-year-old seems to be uncomfortable when preparing for a sports activities occasion. But this was no ATP 1000 occasion or perhaps a Grand Slam - the Ryder Cup could be the golf equal however with out some type of expertise, celebrities can shortly discover themselves out of their depth.

Rocking as much as the nation membership on the outskirts of the Italian capital of Rome, Djokovic felt considerably out of kinds as he spoke to the media. And the nervy Serbian was clearly having second ideas about his participation after together with his tennis rackets amongst his golf golf equipment.

Asked if his tennis rackets have been a back-up in case he struggles with golf, Djokovic informed Sky Sports: "Exactly! My confidence degree with the golf golf equipment isn't that prime.

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"So simply in case issues go within the mistaken path, I can at all times depend on the merchandise that I'm most snug with, which is the racket.

"It's a pretty good surface and I'm going to hit the golf ball and hopefully it's going to go straight!"

Off the again of his US Open conquer Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic tied Margaret Court for many Grand Slam singles titles with 24 and he's closing in on Roger Federer's complete haul of 103 titles total, having claimed his 96th at Flushing Meadows.

But his participation within the Davis Cup is on maintain for now after serving to Serbia attain the quarter-finals, the place him and his compatriots will face Great Britain and Andy Murray.

The ATP Finals for the highest eight gamers on the ATP Tour can also be not happening till November 13 in Turin, so the veteran has some spare time to make use of up away from the court docket and clearly felt that his {golfing} abilities required some enchancment.

Djokovic discovered himself paired up with one other star, retired footballer Gareth Bale, who actually is aware of his manner across the golf course. Also on Monty's group have been professional surfer Leonardo Fioravanti, Garrett Hilbert from Dude Perfect and G4D Tour (golf for the disabled) tour winner Kipp Popert.

Addressing the gang on the first tee, he mentioned: "It's such an honour, a golden opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience. 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."