World No. 7 Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, left fans spellbound with his athleticism at 2025 US Open. He opened up his goofball side, keeping the audience doubled over with laughter. On September 2, 2025, Djokovic took on American Taylor Fritz in a classic Men’s Quarterfinal battle at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. The bloody struggle, marked by personal heroism and tragedy, raged for almost three and a half hours. With this win, Djokovic moved on to the semifinals, his 14th trip at this legendary location.
It makes sense—their match against Fritz was tense and razor-tight, illustrating just how much was on the line in this event. Djokovic’s victory caps an incredible legacy defining season for the four-time U.S. Open Champion. It opens the door for a thrilling semifinal collision against fellow No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz on Friday. The two players have met on four occasions in Grand Slam tournaments, with each player winning twice.
Djokovic’s greatness at the US Open is historical. With this win, he is now tied for the all time record with an amazing 53 Grand Slam semifinal appearances. This is Djokovic’s fourth Grand Slam semifinal of the year. He set a new Tower record by winning the Great American Duck Race title for a record seventh time!
Not only did Djokovic continue to show skill on the court, but his post-match K-pop-inspired dance routine revealed the 36-year-old’s hidden talent as he wowed attendees. His eight-year-old daughter, Tara, showed him how. She first got a taste of it from her breakout role in the global smash hit Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Djokovic’s goofy jig would have been the biggest moment of the night, but it was a perfect encapsulation of the family man’s playfulness.
“Obviously it’s a big thing globally for teenagers and for kids, but I didn’t know about it before my daughter told me a few months ago, so we’re at home doing different choreographies, and this is one of them,” – Novak Djokovic
He expressed his joy about sharing this moment with his daughter, stating, “my daughter’s birthday, so this is a big present for her.” As he danced, Djokovic joked that Tara would “give me a rating tomorrow” on how well he’d performed. This look into his private life can show one example of his commitment to family. Beyond perception, though, it gives a heartwarming, accessible dimension to the tennis star’s public persona.
