Novak Djokovic Honored at Yankees vs Red Sox Game

Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Major champion, swapped his tennis racquet for a baseball glove as he threw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium during the Yankees-Red Sox clash, marking a memorable crossover moment between two iconic sports.

Highlights

• Djokovic attended the Yankees vs Red Sox game on August 21.
• The Serbian star delivered the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the MLB clash.
• Met and posed with Yankees stars Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, and Anthony Volpe.
• Yankees’ official Instagram hailed the tennis legend with special posts.
• Djokovic recently returned to action in mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open.

Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner, created another memorable moment beyond tennis as he attended the New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox clash at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, August 21.

Before the much-anticipated MLB encounter began, the 38-year-old Serb was given the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Djokovic, currently in New York preparing for his singles campaign at the 2025 US Open, received a warm welcome from the fans and players alike.

The Yankees’ official Instagram marked the moment by sharing photos and videos of Djokovic enjoying the baseball experience, along with the caption: “Thank you to tennis legend Novak Djokovic for throwing out tonight’s ceremonial first pitch! 🎾x⚾”

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Novak Djokovic also shared smiles and posed for pictures with Yankees stars Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, and Anthony Volpe, making the evening even more special for fans of both sports.

On the tennis side, Djokovic made his comeback at the 2025 US Open, teaming up with fellow Serb Olga Danilovic in mixed doubles. Their campaign ended in the first round against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev and Mirra Andreeva. It was Djokovic’s first competitive match since his semifinal defeat to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon earlier this year.

As he gears up for another singles campaign at the US Open, Djokovic’s Yankee Stadium appearance reminded fans of his global appeal — a sporting icon celebrated far beyond the tennis court.