Novak Djokovic Playfully Trolls Alexander Zverev Amid French Open Run
Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old tennis legend, added a lighthearted jab at Alexander Zverev ahead of their 2025 French Open quarter-final clash, teasing, “You were spying on me,” over a trophy moment, as reported by Tennis World USA. The comment, made during a press conference on June 3, 2025, referenced Zverev’s presence at Djokovic’s 100th ATP title ceremony the week before Roland Garros, where Zverev jokingly remarked on Djokovic’s trophy-lifting form. Djokovic, who advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 win over Cameron Norrie, expressed confidence, saying, “I’m looking forward to it!” for their match on June 4. The Serb, unbeaten in sets at the tournament, holds an 8-5 head-to-head edge over Zverev, including 3-1 in Grand Slams, and is chasing a record 25th major title.
The playful exchange comes amid broader sports narratives. In darts, Fallon Sherrock announced a heartbreaking 2026 hiatus due to her kidney condition, telling Online Darts she aims to “make a bang” at the 2025 Grand Slam and World Championship. Meanwhile, Luke Littler arrived in Copenhagen for the 2025 Nordic Darts Masters, facing Viktor Tingstrom, as per the PDC, bolstering his bid for the PDC Order of Merit top spot. Djokovic’s trolling of Zverev adds levity to a high-stakes Roland Garros, where he’s the second player after Rafael Nadal to reach 100 wins.
