World No. 15 Zheng Qinwen sent her idol Novak Djokovic to the flooring throughout a combined doubles match at the United Cup. 

In the 3rd video game of the blended doubles match in between China and Serbia, Djokovic made a terrific conserve at the internet however his shot landed around the service line. Zheng existed and she struck a heavy forehand – which went straight into Djokovic’s chest. 

Luckily, Djokovic’s reflexes were on point as the Serb had the ability to steer and safeguard himself with his racket. Djokovic was possibly able to prevent getting struck straight in the chest with the ball however Zheng’s ball was so effective that the Serb discovered himself on the ground after it bounced off his racket.

When Djokovic got up, he had actually a smile on his face and jokingly gestured to Zheng that he saw what she had simply done which he would watch on her. Zheng began chuckling also and whatever completed lightheartedly. 

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Zheng lost to ‘idol’ Djokovic in their blended doubles match

On Sunday, Djokovic crashed Chinese United Cup group’s presser after Zheng and Zhang Zhizhan led China to a win over the Czech Republic. When Zheng discovered Djokovic, she called him “idol” and did not desire him to leave journalism space before offering her a sign. 

The following day, Zheng fulfilled Djokovic on the court. After Zheng beat Olga Danilovic and Djokovic beat Zhang, China and Italy entered into a choosing tie. While Zheng got an opportunity to bet her idol, it didn’t end the method she had actually hoped as Danilovic and Djokovic wound up beating the Chinese duo 6-4 1-6 10-6 to seal a 2-1 win for Serbia over China. 

In the very first set, Danilovic and Djokovic broke Zhang and Zheng in the seventh video game before serving out for the opener in the 10th video game. Zheng and Zhang stormed back in the 2nd set, taking a 5-0 lead before requiring a decider in the seventh video game. 

Unfortunately for Zheng and Zhang, they fell short in their quote to finish a resurgence as Danilovic and Djokovic won 4 points in a row in the match tie-break to open a 7-3 lead before understanding their 3rd match point.