Millicent Spencer
Aspiring Kalkallo tennis player Brooklyn Monaco had his dreams come true after being selected to interview ten-time Australian Open Men’s Singles Champion Novak Djokovic at Government House.
Brooklyn was selected from more than 170 Tennis Hot Shots players to chat with the tennis great and witness the prized men’s single trophy.
Brooklyn said it was a “pretty cool experience”.
“I saw all his fans waiting outside, and I didn’t have to wait to see him,” he said.
“He was very tall and very nice.”
Brooklyn said Novak gave him some helpful advice which has inspired him to pick up a racket and start regular tennis lessons.
“I asked him when he was my age did he think he would win ten Australian Open titles.
“He said no he didn’t, but when he was younger he used to make this trophy [and] he said he would be the champion of the US Open in ten years time.
“He told me to follow my dreams.”
Brooklyn said he even got to hold the trophy.
“We were told we weren’t allowed to touch the trophy but he put it on my lap!
“It was very light, I could lift it with a pinky.”
Brooklyn said he was very excited to tell his friends in year three about the experience.
“I am going to show everyone the photos,” he said.
