Novak Djokovic lightened the mood at the 2026 French Open on Wednesday, breaking into Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves, including a moonwalk-like step, while descending the stairs at Philippe-Chatrier Court after his second-round victory.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion executed the playful routine following his four-set win over France’s Valentin Royer. Dressed in a Lacoste polo and orange shorts, Djokovic glided backward on the staircase in a nod to the King of Pop, drawing smiles from onlookers and fans.
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The official Roland Garros account shared a video of the moment on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after, captioning it:
“Right on cue, Novak bringing a bit of MJ to Roland-Garros #RolandGarros.”
The post quickly gained traction, amassing tens of thousands of views and positive fan reactions.
The celebration is the latest installment in an ongoing lighthearted “dance battle” between Djokovic and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka previously responded to an earlier Djokovic dance with her own choreography after a win, and many expect her to reply again. She also replied to this by dancin
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