World number one Novak Djokovic will not participate in tournaments this week. He will not appear on the court anytime soon either. Novak withdrew from the Madrid Masters and will be able to play the thousandth in Rome, which will be held from May 9 to 19. The Serbian is training hard, focusing mainly on Roland Garros. At the same time, he does not forget about social networks, where he is traditionally active.
Djokovic is a world-class superstar. These people rarely leave comments on other people’s pages, but Novak is an exception to the rule. He pays attention even to his little-known colleagues. However, he also doesn’t forget about his famous friends.
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The 54-year-old American actor and Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey recently posted a photo of himself playing tennis.
“I love this game,” Matthew wrote.
Matthew McConaughey plays tennis
Photo: from the personal archive of Matthew McConaughey.
In the comments, many subscribers wrote approving comments about McConaughey, who has almost 10 million on the largest social network. Among all those noted on Matthew’s page, one person deserved special attention: 24-time TBS champion Novak Djokovic.
“Do you have any advice?” — Novak wrote.
McConaughey has not yet responded to Djokovic. Maybe I’ll do it a little later since he’s not on social media 24/7. Although, perhaps, he has already contacted Novak personally and talked to him about tennis. After all, McConaughey and Djokovic have a friendly relationship. Additionally, the Hollywood actor has a direct connection to the game on the court.
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McConaughey played tennis seriously during his school years. He never became a professional player and preferred cinema. I don’t think he regrets it very much. Matthew’s net worth is currently estimated at $200 million. He probably wouldn’t have beaten it on the court. To do this you need to be a legend at the level of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer.
At the same time, Matthew’s love for tennis has not disappeared. His Malibu mansion has a tennis court where he has practiced for many years.
Matthew McConaughey training on the court in 2009
Photo: from the personal archive of Matthew McConaughey.
Additionally, McConaughey loves watching live tennis. She mainly competes in the United States, but she also visits Europe at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
McConaughey, 54, has many acquaintances among tennis players. Of course, most often he communicates with his compatriots Francis Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and others, but he is not limited to this circle.
McConaughey is a long-time fan of Novak Djokovic’s game, with whom he developed a friendly relationship. Roger Federer once said that Matthew could play Djokovic in the film and sees Leonardo DiCaprio or Ryan Reynolds playing himself. This was said in jest, but theoretically in the future anything is possible. At the very least, Matthew probably wouldn’t mind portraying Novak’s character on screen when he retires.
Djokovic and McConaughey have been close friends for at least several years. In 2022, Novak said he really liked Matthew’s advice about making a to-do list in a journal, allowing you to resolve all pressing issues quickly, freeing up more time for rest and sleep. And in 2023, McConaughey, along with his wife Camila Alves, was present in Novak’s box when he beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Matthew McConaughey and his wife actively supported Novak Djokovic during the US Open final
Photo: Gotham/Getty Images
McConaughey definitely wasn’t some random person who somehow got the pass. Matthew was sitting right behind Srdjan and Dijana Djokovic, the legendary tennis player’s parents. And after the match, he excitedly celebrated having won the title with Novak.
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In March, renowned journalist Jon Wertheim reported that Djokovic intends to host the Tennis All-Star Game in Los Angeles in 2025. The event will include a skill competition in which men and women will compete. Not only professional tennis players, but also celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, who can seriously contribute to the popularization of the event. Novak can also invite actress Charlize Theron, singer Katy Perry, skier Lindsey Vonn, whom he met during her visit to the United States last month, and other famous people.
A tennis match between stars in a major American metropolis promises to be a commercially successful project in the coming years. Djokovic’s friendships with many American celebrities may play an important role in this. Novak’s extensive connections off the court will definitely help him not to get lost and remain in the media even after the end of his professional career, which, unfortunately, will happen very soon.
