Why Novak Djokovic appeared in the final of the Copa Libertadores Atlético Mineiro vs. Botafogo

Novak Djokovic He was one of the protagonists of the grand final of the Copa Libertadores between Atlético Mineiro y Botafogo. The Serbian tennis player appeared moments before the start of the definition in the Monumental stadium from Núñez where he was seen with the trophy.

The top Grand Slam winner in history, with 24 titles, was in a suit at the Monumental to take the Copa Libertadores trophy and also participate at the time of the draw along with the Argentine referees, who will give justice in the duel between the Brazilians. .

Why was Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final?

Novak Djokovic was invited by CONMEBOL to be in charge of placing the 2024 Copa Libertadores trophy visible in the middle of the departure of the Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo teams. Although, His participation in this final also has to do with his presence in another event.

This Sunday, December 1st, Djokovic will play an exhibition match in which the Argentine Juan Martín del Potro, who is also his friend, will officially say goodbye as a professional tennis player.. The match will be played at the Mary Terán de Weiss stadium in Parque Roca in Buenos Aires. This is how ‘Nole’ was able to accept this invitation from CONMEBOL for being in the city where the Libertadores final is being played.

In the final of the Copa Libertadores, in addition to Djokovic, Juan Martín del Potro could be seen at the Monumental. Both tennis legends have been luxury guests of CONMEBOL for this competition.

Confirmed lineups for Atlético Mineiro vs. Botafogo

ATLÉTICO MINEIRO: Éverson; Lyanco, Rodrigo Battaglia, Junior Alonso; Gustavo Scarpa, Fausto Vera, Alan Franco, Guilherme Arana; Paulinho, Hulk, Deyverson. DT: Gabriel Milito.

BOTAFOGO:John; Vitinho, Adryelson, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles; Marlon Freitas, Gregore; Luiz Henrique, Jefferson Savarino, Thiago Almada; Igor Jesus. DT: Artur Jorge.

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