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Novak Djokovic Throws First Pitch at Yankee Stadium Before Red Sox Top Yankees 6–3

He is in New York to begin his U.S. Open campaign against Learner Tien.

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Aug 16, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99 and Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrate after the Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images.
Jul 11, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Novak Djokovic (SRB) serves against Jannik Sinner (ITA)(not pictured) in a gentlemen's singles semi-final on day twelve of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Imagea

Overview

  • Djokovic met with Yankees captain Aaron Judge pregame, and the team shared a side‑by‑side photo that drew strong engagement on social media.
  • His ceremonial throw bounced before reaching home plate.
  • The 38-year-old enters the tournament as the men’s all-time Grand Slam titles leader.
  • Boston’s 6–3 win moved the Red Sox to 69–59, while New York fell to 69–58 and sits 4.5 games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East, per the report.
  • Judge remains central to New York’s offense with 40 home runs and 92 RBIs as he stays in the American League MVP conversation.