Djokovic reaches out to Ukrainian star Sergiy Stakhovsky, offers help

Novak Djokovic, 20-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia, reached out to Sergiy Stakhovsky amidst the ongoing crisis and offered help and support as the Ukrainian tennis star fights for his country after Russia’s invasion.

After ensuring that his family safely got to Hungary, Stakhovsky returned to Ukraine to defend his country. Stakhovsky doesn’t have any military experience but he says he knows how to handle a gun.

On Sunday, Stakhovsk y shared screenshot of messages from World No. 2 Djokovic and thanked him for his support, saying Ukraine is grateful to him. “Stako, how are you man? Are you on the field?” Djokovic’s message read. “Thinking of you… hoping all calms down soon. Please let me know what would be the best address to send help, financial help, any other help as well.”