Novak Djokovic watches in awe as Marcus Stoinis nearly hits the roof before being dismissed in BBL 2024-25 match [Watch]

In an exciting moment during a Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 match, tennis star Novak Djokovic watched as Marcus Stoinis launched a powerful shot that nearly hit the roof before being dismissed. This dramatic moment occurred during the ongoing match between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars on Sunday, January 12, at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne.

On the third ball of the eighth over in the Stars’ innings, Tom Rogers delivered a full-length ball right in Stoinis' hitting zone, prompting him to launch it down the ground. The ball soared high into the air, almost touching the roof, before coming down into the waiting hands of Kane Richardson at long-on. Meanwhile, tennis star Djokovic, sitting in the stands, watched the moment unfold in awe.

Here’s a video of the moment:

Stoinis scored 18 off 10 balls before his dismissal left the Stars at 55-5 after 7.3 overs.

Meanwhile, Djokovic, the Serbian tennis player, holds the record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles, with 24 to his name. He has spent an unprecedented 428 weeks as the World No. 1, spanning across 13 different years, and has finished as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times.

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Melbourne Renegades on top in their clash against Stars in BBL 2024-25

Melbourne Renegades won the toss and chose to bowl. They made a strong start, with Tom Rogers striking on the very first ball to dismiss Sam Harper for a golden duck. Ben Duckett (21 off 14) and Beau Webster (15 off 18) also failed to make a significant impact.

Meanwhile, Thomas Fraser-Rogers too was dismissed for a golden duck. Captain Marcus Stoinis managed 18 off 10, but the Stars found themselves struggling, losing half their side for just 55 runs.

Hilton Cartwright (6) and Joel Paris (3) also fell cheaply. At the time of writing, the Stars were 96-7 after 13 overs, with Glenn Maxwell (29) and Usama Mir (0) at the crease.