Tennis legend Novak Djokovic recently showed a new kind of talent in a delightful and surprising way. The 23-time Grand Slam champion was captured on tape attempting to mimic the legendary dance steps of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, with his feet rather than his hands.
Djokovic may be seen avidly learning from French street dancer Salif Gueye in an ITF video, who is famed for his amazing Michael Jackson impersonations. The video shows Djokovic’s commitment to perfecting a dance move, creating a touching and enjoyable sight for fans everywhere.
Watch: Novak Djokovic’s attempt to dance Michael Jackson’s iconic moves
Novak ‘Djoker’ Djokovic made the decision to take a much-needed break from tennis and explore some entertaining and fascinating things after an eventful run at the Wimbledon Championships. Exploring the classic dance skills of the late pop artist Michael Jackson was one such enjoyable experience.
In a touching video produced by ITF, the 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic could be seen attempting to learn the “Side-Slide” dance move under the tutelage of the gifted Salif Gueye, a French street dancer. Salif has won a lot of praise for his unwavering devotion to Michael Jackson and his amazing talent for performing the singer’s iconic moonwalk dance move in venues all over the world.
Djoko's got the moves 🕺
📹: IG: salif_crookboys | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/yYvkI6HY8C
— ITF (@ITFTennis) August 1, 2023
Despite some funny hiccups during Djokovic’s try at the dance move, his energy and eagerness to learn brought an infectious sense of happiness to the film. The pair experienced lighthearted and joyful moments together. It is quite encouraging to see the tennis pro open up to new experiences and discover happiness outside of the tennis court.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the National Bank Open due to fatigue
World No. 2 Novak Djokovic decided to retire from the National Bank Open due to exhaustion after playing in his seventh Wimbledon final. This was said on Sunday by Tennis Canada, who acknowledged understanding Djokovic’s decision. The tennis pro from Serbia, Novak Djokovic, has a successful record at the Canadian Open, having won the singles title four times.
In a statement, Novak Djokovic expressed his gratitude for his time in Canada and his desire to one day play tennis in Toronto in front of the city’s fervent supporters. Djokovic’s arduous match against Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s No. 1, at the All England Club, probably contributed to his decision to boycott the following competition. Despite his best efforts, Djokovic was unable to overcome the rising Spanish star, losing a nail-biting five-set final that saw Alcaraz win his second Grand Slam championship.
American player Chris Eubanks has been given a spot in the National Bank Open main draw as a result of Djokovic’s withdrawal. Eubanks made headlines at Wimbledon by defeating higher-ranked opponents en route to the quarterfinals as an unseeded player.
Fans may be disappointed by Djokovic’s withdrawal, but tournament director Karl Hale offered his sympathy and noted that the event still has a strong roster of elite players confirmed, making it a highly anticipated contest.
From August 4 to August 13, the 2023 National Bank Open will be held, with the men’s event taking place in Toronto and the women’s event in Montreal. Who do you think will emerge victorious? Let us know your predictions in the comments section.
