Djokovic gives pre-match message of support to Serbia at Euro 2024 game against England
Serbia has gotten a pre-match message of support from its most famous sports star ahead of the country’s European Championship opener against England
By James Robson
Published - Jun 16, 2024, 03:23 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 16, 2024, 03:23 PM EDT
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Serbia had a pre-match message of support from its most famous sports star ahead of the country’s European Championship opener against England on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic appeared on the big screens inside Arena AufSchalke while Serbia’s players were warming up before kickoff in the Group C game.
The 24-time Grand Slam tennis champion gave a pre-recorded message to a backdrop of cheers by Serbia’s fans.
Djokovic last played competitively at the French Open, where he withdrew because of injury ahead of the quarterfinals.
