Novak Djokovic joined forces with tennis legend John McEnroe in a doubles match against Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi, at the Stars of the Open charity event held before the US Open.

After the match, Djokovic shared the message he had conveyed to Alcaraz following his victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Djokovic had endured a title-less season until the 2024 Paris Olympics.

But he beat Matthew Ebden, Rafael Nadal, Dominik Koepfer, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Lorenzo Musetti in Paris, advancing to the gold medal match against Alcaraz.

There, he delivered a gritty performance to win 7-6(7), 7-6(7) and secure his first Olympic gold medal.

The triumph made Djokovic the fifth player to achieve a Career Golden Slam, after Nadal, Agassi, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams.

Recalling their Paris Olympics match during an on-court interview at the Stars of the Open charity event, Djokovic revealed that he thanked Alcaraz for “letting” him win the gold medal.

The 37-year-old also predicted a bright future for Alcaraz, suggesting he might win several Olympic gold medals.

Djokovic will next compete at the 2024 US Open as the defending champion and the second seed.

Although he hasn’t claimed a tour title this season, his hard-court record remains impeccable, boasting 71 titles and 14 Grand Slam victories, making him a top favorite for the New York Major.