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Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has channelled his inner musician as he pulled off a special violin celebration at the ongoing Brisbane International 2025. Notably, the 37-year-old tennis legend eased past home favourite Rinky Hijikata in his first tour-level singles match since October. Having won this match against the Aussie star, the 24-time Grand Slam winner walked back into the middle of the Centre Court, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Novak Djokovic then raised his racket and put it up on his shoulders. The 37-year-old tennis star then pretended to play the violin for his daughter. The star player has performed the same celebration in the 2024 Wimbledon. Touched by the Serbian's lovable bond with his daughter, a plethora of social media users flocked to the comment sections.
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Novak Djokovic playing the violin for his daughter who is in attendance. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LT6WjIL358
— Danny 🐊 (@DjokovicFan_) December 31, 2024
Meanwhile, the tennis legend, gearing up for the 2025 Australia Open slated to take place in mid-January in Melbourne, seems to be in great shape at the moment with two out of two wins at the 2025 Brisbane International. The star player won a men's doubles game with Nick Kyrgios yesterday and delivered another commanding performance in the men's singles category after defeating Rinky Hijikata in the first game.
Clinical display 👌@DjokerNole moves past Hijikata 6-3 6-3 #BrisbaneInternationalpic.twitter.com/jJFvnSaoAR
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) December 31, 2024
We will definitely celebrate the new year, we have some plans: Novak Djokovic
Novak is back 🙌@DjokerNole walks on for his singles season opener against Hijikata at #BrisbaneInternational
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) December 31, 2024
Watch it live: https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlXpic.twitter.com/aPwXP6tqjk
“We will definitely celebrate the new year, we have some plans. My family is here. My kids are excited to go past their bedtime. We are going to watch I guess one of many fireworks displays tonight here in Brisbane. Last year I played a match at the United Cup in Perth just before midnight, and again here in Brisbane, so it’s kind of a tradition now happening each year,” said Djokovic, whose match point celebration included mimicking playing a violin, perhaps a reference to the instrument his daughter Tara is learning.