Check out Novak Djokovic’s new violin celebration meaning explained
Social media is currently flooded with Novak Djokovic’s picture and videos as netizens are hailing the tennis player for his prowess. Meanwhile, there are many who are sharing his new celebration video and pictures from Wimbledon.
So, let’s find out the meaning behind Djokovic’s new celebration as the 37-year-old spotted imitating playing violin with his racket.
Novak Djokovic new violin celebration meaning explained and how is it linked to his daughter at Wimbledon
Don’t know what we are talking about, here’s the brief.
Novak Djokovic winning at Wimbledon has been a familiar sight throughout the 7-time champion’s glittering career, but this year the occasion has been marked by a new gesture: the Serb imitating playing the violin with his racket.
In both his 3rd and 4th-round victories over Alexei Popyrin and Holger Rune, thw professional player is seen walking back to the center of the court, taking in the applause, and then pretending to play his racket like a violin.
Novak Djokovic’s New Celebration Meaning
Having not celebrated this way throughout his two-decade-long career in professional tennis, many fans were perplexed by his reaction, only for Djokovic to later explain the musical gesture.
Perhaps Novak Djokovic's coolest celebration yet:
His 6-year-old daughter Tara, who's on site at Wimbledon this year, picked up the violin six months ago…
…so Djokovic has dedicated his last two wins to her by playing air violin 🎻
(h/t @ana_mitric) pic.twitter.com/l2SpENJkxb
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 8, 2024
“That was for Tara,” Djokovic said, referring to his 6-year-old daughter. “My daughter has been playing the violin for some time now, six months, and we agreed that I would celebrate that way.”
When asked if he admired any other sporting celebrations, he replied: “[Usain] Bolt! [Cristiano] Ronaldo and that ‘sui’. [Jude] Bellingham, he simply spreads his arms, [Carlos] Alcaraz did that, I did that at Roland Garros.”
Novak Djokovic’s Children
Novak and Tara clearly share a special bond, as the father of the two earlier captured in a heartwarming moment playing with his children.
Novak Djokovic, Father first, Player second. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yjuEp0MBAS
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) July 7, 2024
His nine-year-old son, Stefan, joined in when the pair were wrestling playfully and laughing.
The viral footage was titled “Novak on dad duty” as he bounced on exercise balls with his children at Wimbledon.
In the viral clip, he was clearly enjoying some family time between matches. Djokovic’s this year aims to match Roger Federer’s record of eight SW19 wins.
On the court, Djokovic is as driven as ever, with Alex de Minaur up next. The Serb is fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. He will certainly be hoping that he can bust out the violin once again.
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