Throwback Thursday: Djokovic dons Darth Vadar mask

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Throwback Thursday: Djokovic dons Darth Vadar mask

The Serb wasn't afraid to have some Star Wars-friendly fun in 201

Published May 04, 2017

Back in 2012, Novak Djokovic wasn't afraid to channel his inner villain for an opening round match. Thursday is May 4 (also known as Star Wars Day), and while Djokovic walked out on court with a Darth Vadar mask for Halloween at the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris, the gag is both fitting and unforgettable.

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It's not every day that players make an entrance like that. The fun may have distracted Djokovic though, because he lost to Sam Querrey on that day.

That hasn't been the only time Djokovic has embraced a Star Wars theme, having flashed a light saber Head racquet for an ad last year.

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May the fourth be with you.