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Why does Novak Djokovic play his racket like a violin when he wins?
3 January 2025, 10:19 | Updated: 3 January 2025, 10:24
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24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic has been playing his racket like a musical instrument, as a family tribute.
In 2024, tennis champion Novak Djokovic started employing a different racket technique.
After winning matches, the Serbian sportsman has developed a new celebration, holding his tennis racket like a violin, and miming bowing the strings. And there’s a heart-warming story behind it.
The musical gesture is for his six-year-old daughter, who is currently learning the violin. “That was for Tara,” Djokovic said in post-match interviews. “My daughter has been playing violin for some time already, six months, and we agreed that I would celebrate that way.”
After one of last year’s special musical tributes, Djokovic could be seen blowing a kiss towards his family box – to the delight of his daughter.
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Djokovic has since added a new musical celebration to his signature violin move… which involves a saxophone.
After making his way into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International tournament, the tennis ace brought out his new moves.
In the post-match interview, he explained: “My daughter told me to keep going with the violin if I win. My son told me to play the saxophone, so I try and incorporate both.”
He added: “It is the first time for me to have my family down under. It is a long trip but they have come to support me and we are spending a lot of quality time together off court. My heart is full and it allows me to play my best tennis.”
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Djokovic has said in interviews that he enjoys listening to classical music to unwind. In a 2012 interview he said: “I listen to classical music because it calms me down – calms my nerves down.”
What a wonderful thing that he’s passing on his love of classical music to his children by encouraging them to keep playing their instruments. We wish Tara and Stefan all the very best in their musical pursuits.
Novak Djokovic is known for his unique celebration technique after winning a match – playing his racket like a violin. But have you ever wondered why he does this?
Many believe that Djokovic’s violin-playing celebration is a nod to his Serbian heritage, as the violin is a traditional instrument in Serbian music and culture. It is also said to symbolize his precision and skill on the tennis court, much like playing a musical instrument requires.
Additionally, Djokovic has spoken about how music is a big part of his life and how he finds inspiration in it. Playing his racket like a violin could be his way of expressing his love for music and incorporating it into his tennis victories.
Regardless of the reason, Djokovic’s violin celebration has become a signature move that fans have come to love and expect after his wins. It adds an extra touch of flair and personality to his already impressive tennis game.
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