Acapulco erupts over Djokovic's first practice

Feb 28, 2017
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Acapulco erupts over Djokovic's first practice

If this is what a practice looks like, brace yourselves for match

Published Feb 28, 2017

Novak Djokovic made a memorable debut in Mexico thanks to overwhelming support from Acapulco fans. He accepted a last-minute wildcard to join the ATP 500 field, which includes four other Top 10 players (Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios).

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Acapulco was treated to a Djokovic practice and locals came out in hordes. The spectacle was something Djokovic very clearly appreciated.

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Before hitting the court, the Serb was greeted with a warm welcome at the airport, where he got a chance to show off his Spanish.

"I send them my hugs and my love and I really look forward to meeting them all," Djokovic said about the eager fans. "I was not planning to come to Mexico at the beginning of the year... I want to thank the tournament for allowing me to be here."

The top seed will open his Acapulco campaign against Martin Klizan on Tuesday.