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
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