Novak Djokovic laughs off WILD fan conspiracy theory about the backpack he brought to Australia
- Djokovic flew into Brisbane with a Pokemon backpack
- Djokovic is hunting for his 25th Grand Slam title
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has playfully dismissed a fan’s wild conspiracy theory as he prepares to chase a record-breaking 25th career grand slam title at the Australian Open.
Djokovic, 37, was recently spotted by an eagle-eyed supporter carrying a gray Pikachu backpack as he walked into Brisbane airport.
The Pokémon named Pikachu is number 25 in the National Pokedex, which lists all the characters from the series, leaving fans adamant that Djokovic sent an early message to his rivals.
“Novak Djokovic used a Pikachu backpack when he arrived in Australia,” says the bold one post on X read.
‘Pikachu is #25 in Pokémon’s index (Pokédex)…Djokovic is looking for his 25th major. Chance?
The Serbian found the shout in left field funny and then clarified the situation.
Novak Djokovic has laughed off a fan’s wild conspiracy theory as he prepares to chase a record-breaking 25th career grand slam title at the Australian Open (pictured, doubles with Nick Kyrgios at Brisbane International)
Djokovic, 37, was recently spotted by an eagle-eyed supporter wearing a gray Pikachu backpack (pictured) as he walked into Brisbane airport
Djokovic thought the left-field shout on X (pictured) was funny – then clarified the situation with reporters
While glory at Melbourne Park is Djokovic’s main goal, the veteran is enjoying having his family in Australia
“All I can say is that my kids, especially my son, love Pikachu. Subtle, subliminal messages,” Djokovic told reporters on Thursday after beating Frenchman Gael Monfils in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.
‘It’s his bag. But I carried it in my bag when I left the airport. I have seen [what is being said]. It makes me laugh, I love it.’
While glory at Melbourne Park is Djokovic’s main goal, the veteran is enjoying having his family Down Under.
Wife Jelena, son Stefan and daughter Tara are with him for the first time – and his heart is full.
“I’m primarily to blame for being gone so long,” he said.
‘I felt that in recent years when I would travel to Australia I would be away for four or five weeks.
‘Every time you have to separate from your children and your wife, there are a lot of tears. It’s not easy. Then you start to question yourself. Why do I have to do it again and again?
“This makes it so much easier for me….I’m more motivated.”
The benefits are already paying off on the court for a clearly relaxed Djokovic, who is in ominous contact.
“I am also calmer, more serene,” he said.
“I spend great quality time with them. It also allows me to not think about tennis 24/7, to have time where I can let go of the tension and really get involved in their time. It’s a great balance so far.
‘My wife supports me here and tries to give me the love and energy, together with the children, that I need to play my best tennis.
‘So far it’s working very well. I mean, I feel great on the field. I’m playing great.’