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Novak Djokovic offers support to Canadian skater for Winter Olympics in wholesome moment: Watch

Novak Djokovic is currently attending Winter Olympics events in Milan and Cortina with his family. Djokovic attended a skating event which Team USA won and also supported a Canadian athlete.

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Novak Djokovic has a selfie with a fan in the stands before the start of the men's single free skating at the Winter Olympics. Reuters
Novak Djokovic has a selfie with a fan in the stands before the start of the men's single free skating at the Winter Olympics. Reuters
FP Sports Desk|Feb 09, 2026, 16:21:52 IST

Canadian speed skater Ivanie Blondin Nagy found a new supporter for herself at the ongoing Winter Olympics in the form of tennis legend Novak Djokovic who has been attending the Milano-Cortina Games. In a wholesome moment, Djokovic can be seen offering his support to Nagy and also getting clicked with the skater on the sidelines of the event.

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Winter Olympics 2026 are currently taking place in Milan and Cortina with almost 3000 athletes representing more than 90 Olympic Committees and competing across 116 events in 16 disciplines.

Djokovic at Winter Olympics

The 24-time Grand Slam champion was last seen on court in the Australian Open final where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. He has now been spotted watching events at the Winter Olympics to enjoy his free time.

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The tennis legend was in attendance alongside his wife Jelena for the Olympic figure skating team event where Team USA sealed a second straight Olympic gold medal. Djokovic gave the athletes a standing ovation after their victory.

On the same day, Djokovic also crossed paths with Canadian skater Nagy. He told her that he will be supporting her at the event. He also wished her good luck.

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Djokovic keeps LA28 in sight

Despite being 38, the Serb has been consistently at the top of his game. He made it to the finals of the recent Australian Open. In 2025, Djokovic had made it to the semifinals of all four Grand Slams. He is still among the best in the world and giving the duo of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner a tough fight.

The reigning Olympic champion Djokovic is definitely close to the end of his career but he still has his sights set on the Summer Olympics that are still a couple of years away.

"The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles are far away, especially at this point in my life and career. However, I want to make it happen and compete until then," Novak Djokovic said recently in Milan.

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First Published:Feb 09, 2026, 16:21:52 IST
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