Tennis star Novak Djokovic gave fans a rare glimpse of his softer side this week at Wimbledon, courtesy of a sweet family celebration with his adorable children. The tennis ace, 38, scored his 100th Wimbledon singles victory this weekend—but it was his children who stole the show.
The Serbian star’s daughter, Tara Djokovicwas on the sidelines for her dad’s Round of 16 match against Miomir Kecmanovic. The match featured an epic volley that earned both players a standing ovation, but it was Tara’s joyful victory dance for her dad that had the crowd cheering.
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In a live interview after the match, Djokovic explained, “It’s called ‘Pumpa’ in our language and ‘Pump It Up’ in English. There’s a song [that I dance] with my kids.”
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He then turned his attention to his precious seven-year-old, who was dancing in the stands as he spoke—an unexpected and heartwarming moment from the usually stoic sports star.
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“The greatest champion and a great dad,” commented one fan, while another added, “Wow, she is absolutely darling.”
Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday.
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