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Russell Westbrook meeting Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon had NBA fans making the same Nikola Jokic joke

You got the wrong Serbian star, Russell Westbrook!

Part of the Denver Nuggets’ master plan to win two NBA titles in three seasons reportedly involves eventually signing Russell Westbrook. Unfortunately for three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Westbrook remains in a holding pattern with the Los Angeles Clippers.

That doesn’t mean the legendary point guard can’t spend his offseason hanging out with other Serbian star athletes for the time being.

As Novak Djokovic awaits a quarterfinal match at Wimbledon 2024, he got a surprise guest — Westbrook, who apparently came to take in some world-class tennis. It’s a little too convenient that Westbrook happened to meet Djokovic, one of Jokic’s best friends, as the Nuggets recruit him in the background.

Isn’t it?

In all seriousness, Westbrook meeting Djokovic right before he might join Jokic’s Nuggets probably isn’t connected at all. It’s just so funny that Westbrook would hang out with another player who has a “Joker” nickname during a time when the Nuggets are waiting for him to become available.

NBA fans made the same Nikola Jokic joke after seeing Novak Djokovic hang out with Russell Westbrook

Jasmine Paolini had a super classy response after Madison Keys lost at Wimbledon due to injury

Jasmine Paolini comforted Madison Keys after a terrible Wimbledon injury.

Madison Keys was ready for a glorious Wimbledon moment on Sunday. But injuries and their unfortunate timing don’t always cooperate.

In a thrilling Round of 16 duel with Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, the American Keys was forced to retire at 5-5 of the third set after an upper-thigh injury she suffered mid-match became too much to overcome. The prospect of losing because of an ill-timed, mid-match injury understandably moved Keys.

She was in tears as she began walking off the Wimbledon court to a standing ovation from the watching crowd. She eventually greeted a remorseful Paolini, who clearly felt absolutely terrible for her opponent:

In her post-match interview, Paolini could’ve focused on boasting about winning her first-ever main draw match on grass. Instead, per Reuters, the Italian classily honored Keys, expressing some sincere sadness and grace in a challenging situation for any athlete:

“I’m so sorry for her [Keys]. To end the match like this it’s sad. We played a really good match. it was really tough, lots of up and downs. I feel a bit happy but also sad for her because it’s not easy to win like that,” Paolini said.

Paolini took things a step further on her Twitter account, where she wished Keys well in her injury recovery:

Good sportsmanship never goes out of style. If anything, it’s built for moments like this, where world-class tennis players understand that injuries can sometimes make any match a roll of the dice.

Wimbledon officials hilariously halted play as England defeated Switzerland on PKs in the Euros

Sometimes you just have to cheer, tennis or no.

The Wimbledon third round match between Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin took a brief pause on Saturday afternoon as the crowd erupted in spontaneous cheers. After a brief moment of confusion, Djokovic realized the reason, and it had nothing to do with the match at hand.

MORE: Spain’s blatant handball allowed it to escape Germany in extra time at Euro 2024 and fans lost it

The English men’s national team played Switzerland to 1-1 tie in the 2024 European Championship quarterfinals before emerging victorious, 5-3, in penalty kicks. As the mostly home crowd learned of the result, excitement ensued.

To the credit of the tennis players, they quickly caught on and Djokovic reacted with a playful fake soccer kick of his own.

A running list of Wimbledon 2024 celebrities and athletes in attendance, including Patrick Mahomes

Some big names are out to see the Wimbledon action.

Wimbledon is one of the best sporting events of the year annually, with tennis’s best donning white and playing on the grass at London’s All-England Club.

And that brings in some big names who watch from the stands, including many who watch from the Royal Box at the event. There are actors, actresses, singers, current and former athletes and more who are dressed impeccably to see the biggest names in tennis play.

Let’s take a look at the who’s who that showed up for the tournament as we continue to watch the action, and we’ll update this as we see more:

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes

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David Beckham

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Rebel Wilson

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Kim Cattrall

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Justin Rose

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Maria Sharapova

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Dave Grohl and Simon Le Bon

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Dustin Hoffman

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