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[VIDEO] When Novak Djokovic And A Ball Boy Shared An Endearing Moment Together In The Rain

A ball boy got to hang out with tennis player Novak Djokovic under the rain.

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Novak Djokovic and Joao Sousa was to play their opening round match at the French Open when their match was suspended due to rain

Djokovic's match was delayed due to the rain.

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During his opening round match at the French Open, play was suspended because of rain, and Djokovic, who was up 6-1, 5-2 on Joao Sousa, sat down while one of the ball boys stood over him with an umbrella.

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World number two Djokovic then invited the ball boy who was sheltering him with an umbrella, to sit next to him

World No. 2 Novak Djokovic made an impromptu friend during a rain delay at the French Open on Monday. Up 6-1, 5-2 over Joao Sousa during yesterday's first-round match, Djokovic invited the ball boy holding an umbrella to come and sit with him.

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Djokovic took the umbrella and handed the boy his racket before chatting with him for awhile

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After the boy came around the bench and took a seat, Djokovic grabbed the umbrella, letting the boy hold his racket, instead.

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They even clicked their bottles in a "cheers" before sipping their drinks in perfect unison

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That's a ball boy sitting with the world No.2. He's getting the rare opportunity to check out Novak's racquet first-hand and even had the chance to participate in a friendly "cheers," because why not?

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