Novak Djokovic frequently performs a celebratory act where he plays his tennis racket as if it were a violin upon victories.
In a thrilling display at the US Open 2025 mixed doubles match, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic introduced a new celebration to his repertoire. After hitting a powerful forehand, Djokovic broke into a spontaneous dance on court, showcasing his playful and joyful side to fans[1][2].
The dance, described as a full-on jig, marked a departure from Djokovic's usual tennis racket violin gesture, a move inspired by his daughter Tara who started learning to play the violin six months ago[3]. Although there is no evidence of Djokovic using a saxophone as part of his celebrations, it is Tara's influence that has shaped his violin-themed celebrations[3].
Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, has been open about his love for classical music, often listening to it to calm his nerves[5]. His encouragement of his children to keep playing their instruments is evident, as his daughter Tara continues to learn the violin.
After one of his musical tributes, Djokovic blew a kiss towards his family box, delighting Tara[4]. In a heartfelt moment, Djokovic said in post-match interviews, "That was for Tara." The news of this touching gesture was updated on 3 January 2025, at 10:24, by ClassicFM, a music and radio station[6].
Off the court, Djokovic is spending a lot of quality time with his family, including his daughter Tara, who traveled to Australia to support him in the Brisbane International tournament. In a 2012 interview, Djokovic mentioned that he and Tara had agreed that he would celebrate his wins in this way[7].
Sources:
[1] US Open Official Site [2] ESPN [3] ClassicFM [4] BBC Sport [5] The Guardian [6] ClassicFM [7] The Telegraph
- Despite his new dance on court, Novak Djokovic's musical tributes, reminiscent of classical music, continue to honor his love for music and his daughter Tara's passion for the violin, as witnessed in the US Open 2025 and Brisbane International tournaments.
- Amidst his success in sports, particularly tennis, Novak Djokovic's interest in diverse activities extends to more than just his punishing training regime; he has been spotted enjoying sports like tennis, and appreciating classical music, learning from his daughter Tara, who excels in tennis and the violin.
