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Scottish Sun
22 minutes ago
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- Scottish Sun
Novak Djokovic explains new Wimbledon celebration after playing violin for daughter last year
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NOVAK DJOKOVIC has another new Wimbledon celebration. The Serbian great has won seven titles at the All England Club. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Novak Djokovic has a new Wimbledon celebration Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 He cut the dance moves after his Centre Court wins Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 In 2024, the Serbian marked his wins by pretending to play the violin Credit: AFP But on his run to the 2024 final, where he lost a second successive final to Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic marked each win with a signature move. Djokovic, 38, placed the frame of his racquet under his chin and held the handle out, pretending to play the violin. The dad-of-two revealed the 2024 celebration was dedicated to his daughter Tara who had recently taken up violin lessons. This year, though, the No6 seed has mixed things up. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON WIM OR LOSE Wimbledon fans baffled by BBC scoreboard 'glitch' as they all notice same thing Instead of playing the violin, Djokovic has been marking his victories in a new way. After beating Alexandre Muller in round one and then Dan Evans in round two, he has performed a quick dance. Djokovic pumps his arms and hands down, left, right and up while looking towards his box, including his wife Jelena and their two children. And now he has explained the gesture. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Once again, it is a classy touch for his kids - Stefan, ten, and Tara, seven. Djokovic explained: "It's something between me and my children. Wimbledon clash suspended with fuming Ben star Ben Shelton about to serve for the match as he is held back from umpire 7 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19 "We have a song, it's called 'Pump It Up'. "I don't know how many of you guys know that. "It's quite an old song. Good rhythm. 'So yeah, we're pumping. We love pumping. "We pump after every win. I don't know the name of the artist. 'Don't you know, pump it up, you got to pump it up'. Disco song.' The song was released by Belgian artist Danzel all the way back in 2004, peaking at No11 in the UK charts. And Djokovic will be hoping to do plenty more pumping celebrations in SW19 as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam title. 7 Djokovic's celebration was another nod to his kids, including daughter Tara Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Son Stefan is providing vocal support, too Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Novak Djokovic explains new Wimbledon celebration after playing violin for daughter last year
NOVAK DJOKOVIC has another new Wimbledon celebration. The Serbian great has won seven titles at the All England Club. 7 Novak Djokovic has a new Wimbledon celebration Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 He cut the dance moves after his Centre Court wins Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 In 2024, the Serbian marked his wins by pretending to play the violin Credit: AFP But on his run to the 2024 final, where he lost a second successive final to Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic marked each win with a signature move. Djokovic, 38, placed the frame of his racquet under his chin and held the handle out, The dad-of-two revealed the 2024 celebration was dedicated to his daughter Tara who had recently taken up violin lessons. This year, though, the No6 seed has mixed things up. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON Instead of playing the violin, After Djokovic pumps his arms and hands down, left, right and up while looking towards his box, including his And now he has explained the gesture. Most read in Tennis CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Once again, it is a classy touch for his kids - Stefan, ten, and Djokovic explained: "It's something between me and my children. Wimbledon clash suspended with fuming Ben star Ben Shelton about to serve for the match as he is held back from umpire 7 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - "We have a song, it's called 'Pump It Up'. "I don't know how many of you guys know that. "It's quite an old song. Good rhythm. 'So yeah, we're pumping. We love pumping. "We pump after every win. I don't know the name of the artist. 'Don't you know, pump it up, you got to pump it up'. Disco song.' The song was released by Belgian artist Danzel all the way back in 2004, peaking at No11 in the UK charts. And Djokovic will be hoping to do plenty more pumping celebrations in SW19 as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam title. 7 Djokovic's celebration was another nod to his kids, including daughter Tara Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Son Stefan is providing vocal support, too Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7
Time of India
11 hours ago
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- Time of India
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic on a roll! Record-chasing Serb scripts his 99th win to advance
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after beating Daniel Evans of Britain. (AP Photo) The Times of India at Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 's was a statement performance at Wimbledon on Thursday. Church Road's seven-time champion, going for a historic 25th major title, started by silencing the Centre Court crowd, who were firmly behind the home hope, wildcard entrant Daniel Evans, to claim an emphatic 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win, his 99th Wimbledon match victory. After wrapping up the win in one hour and 47-minutes, Djokovic did a few 'pump-it-up' moves just like after his first-round match. Was it the Serbian's newest post-match celebration, or was it sociopolitical messaging? Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Djokovic was nonchalant in his response when he came into press later in the evening, even singing a couple of lines of the song. Poll What do you think about Djokovic's chances of winning his 25th major title? Very High Moderate Low 'Don't you know, pump it up, you got to pump it up',' he sang along, saying that it was a ritual with his children Stefan and Tara, who were in his box on Thursday. Incidentally, Pump It Up (or Pumpaj) is the official slogan of the student-led protests in Serbia that started in November when a concrete canopy collapsed killing fifteen people at a railway station in Novi Sad. The Serbian superstar has backed the students in the past, notably at Melbourne Park in January. 'It's something between me and my children,' he said of his post-match celebration, wearing a broad smile. 'We have a song, it's called 'Pump It Up'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Paras Floret Low-Rise Flats Paras The Florett Book Now Undo I don't know how many of you guys know that. It's quite an old song. Good rhythm. We're pumping. We love pumping. We pump after every win.' The sixth-seed's near two-hours on the court was a celebration of his tennis. Djokovic, who had 14 unforced errors and 46 winners in the match, didn't put a foot wrong, saving the two break points he faced in the match, both in the 30-minute third set. The 38-year-old is through to the Wimbledon third round for the 19th time, more than any player in the Open Era. 'If I play like today, I have a very good chance against anybody on the Centre Court of Wimbledon,' he said. 'Game-wise, I'm playing as well as I can, hopefully I can keep it up.' After the win Djokovic ran into Gael Monfils, who at 38 years and 315 days is the oldest player in the draw, the Serbian is the second oldest. 'Gael smiled at me and said, good day in the office,' Djokovic said. 'At this age, we need those types of days,' Djokovic said. Djokovic, looking for a first major title since the 2023 US Open, struggled with a stomach bug in his first round match and needed medical attention on the court. Next up for the sixth seed, playing for a 100th Wimbledon main draw win, is compatriot the world no. 49 Miomir Kecmanovic. In another second-round match, eighth seed Iga Swiatek rallied to score a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 win over American Caty McNally. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Novak Djokovic's controversial 'pump it up' Wimbledon celebration explained
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic comfortably defeated Britain's Dan Evans on Centre Court to reach the third round before performing a contentious celebration Novak Djokovic repeated his 'pump it up' celebration after easing past Dan Evans and into the third round at Wimbledon. The seven-time champion saw off the home favourite with ease on Centre Court, winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-0, before performing his eye-catching moves. Djokovic was in imperious form on Thursday afternoon and easily dealt with world No.154 Evans. After shaking hands with his opponent at the net and with the chair umpire, Djokovic blew some kisses to the crowd and tapped his chest before turning towards his box. He performed a version of the same celebration he did after beating Alexandre Muller in the first round: pumping his hands towards the ground, before repeating the action to the sides and above his head. The celebration has proven contentious in Serbia, because the word 'pump' has become synonymous with a student rebellion against the regime. However, Djokovic himself has a different explanation for his chosen celebration. "Pumping? I'll celebrate every victory like that!' he said after the Muller win. 'It's between me and my kids. We've got two songs we've been listening to lately. We talked about how that choreography could be fitting for every win at Wimbledon. 'That's how I'll celebrate in the future at Wimbledon. It's a symbolic parallel! One is a foreign song, a dance hit called 'Pump It Up,' and the other is 'Throw Everything Off,' where at one point it says 'pump it, pump it, why'd you stop.'" Yet there is a feeling that Djokovic may be making a political comment for his Serbian compatriots. He has previously praised students who have protested against the regime in his home country on social media, worn a hoodie which read "students are champions" in public and dedicated a victory at the Australian Open to a student who was injured during a protest. "The phrase 'pump it up' has become widely used in Serbia in recent months, amid the large-scale student protests," BBC Serbia reporter Slobodan Maricic told BBC Sport. "They were sparked by the collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad in November 2024, which claimed 16 lives. Djokovic has referenced the protests on several occasions and events happening on the streets across Serbia." The 38-year-old steered clear of making any controversial comments in his on-court post-match interview. 'Thanks for coming out on the Centre Court again. I think everyone knew that it would be a special atmosphere,' Djokovic said to the crowd. "A Brit in Britain is never easy to face. Dan Evans can be causing a lot of trouble if you are not on your game which I think I was from the beginning to be honest. I knew exactly what I needed to do and I executed it perfectly. Sometimes you have these kinds of days where everything goes your way." Commenting on his 99th win at Wimbledon, he added: "It means that I have been playing for quite a long time! I still enjoy it and this sport has given me so much. Wimbledon still remains the most special tournament in my heart and the one that I always dreamed of winning when I was a kid. Any history made here is very special for me."
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Why Novak Djokovic launched post-win 'pump' celebration at Wimbledon
A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) If you're watching the legendary Novak Djokovic play in Wimbledon 2025, you may see him doing a motion with his arms after he wins: it's a "pumping" motion, something we may not have seen before from the men's tennis great. So what's the deal here? There are folks who believe it's Djokovic not-so-subtly throwing support behind students who are protesting in his native Serbia. Their rallying cry is "Pump it!" (or "Pumpaj!"). After a collapse at Novi Sad rail station in 2024, demonstrations began which included students putting together blockades at their schools aimed at the government because of corruption. The "pump it" phrase is meant to say that they're continuing to put pressure on the government. But Djokovic claimed it wasn't about the protests, but rather a message to his kids, per a translated answer he gave at Wimbledon: "Pumping? I'll celebrate every victory like that! ... It's between me and my kids. We've got two songs we've been listening to lately. We talked about how that choreography could be fitting for every win at Wimbledon. That's how I'll celebrate in the future at Wimbledon. It's a symbolic parallel! One is a foreign song, a 'dance' hit called 'Pump It Up,' and the other is 'Throw Everything Off,' where at one point it says 'pump it, pump it, why'd you stop.'" 🇷🇺Djokovic: "Pumping? I'll celebrate every victory like that!"⛽️📷 greeted the crowd at the Central Court of the London complex, then mimicked pumping, a symbol of the student rebellion against the regime in Serbia following the collapse of a canopy in Novi Sad and the death of… Maybe it's a little bit of both? Either way, there's your answer.
