WATCH: Novak Djokovic performs the ‘Moonwalk’ and earns the praise of famous dancer Salif Gueye

A video featuring Novak Djokovic dancing with Salif Gueye is making rounds on the Internet.

WATCH: Novak Djokovic performs the ‘Moonwalk’ and earns the praise of famous dancer Salif Gueye

Novak Djokovic with Salif Gueye (Credits: Instagram/Salif Gueye)

During the break before the hard court swing, Serbian World No.2 Novak Djokovic was seen enjoying himself at a Lacoste event alongside renowned dancer Salif Gueye. A video of their dance was shared on Gueye’s official Instagram account, with the caption lauding Djokovic’s remarkable fast learning abilities.

Gueye showered praises on the Serb, captioning the post, “Not only is he a Champion but also an Incredible human being thank you for your kindness and fighting spirit Djokovic and also a good dance aha!! I am proud to be in the same team as you and thanks to Lacoste for being able to make history.”

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During the nearly off-season period, Djokovic’s fans flooded social media with content featuring him. The particular post featuring him and Gueye on Instagram garnered over 100k likes. Additionally, heartwarming moments with his family were captured before his appearance at the Lacoste event. As the Serbian World No.2 takes time off, he is scheduled to return for the Cincinnati Open, gearing up for the upcoming US Open just a month away.

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After a considerable break, Novak Djokovic is all set to make his return to the USA

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Novak Djokovic (Credits: Tennis USA)

Following his heart-breaking loss to Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 US Open final, the Serbian World No.2 Novak Djokovic faced challenges last year in entering the USA due to his non-vaccination status. Consequently, he had to withdraw from the Indian Wells and Miami Masters earlier this year. However, overcoming these obstacles, Djokovic is now poised to return to the USA this year, eager to compete once again on American soil.

will kickstart his preparations for the US Open by participating in the Cincinnati Open. Notably, he is also planning to compete in the doubles event, viewing it as a valuable practice opportunity for the Olympics scheduled for the following year. Bagging the elusive Olympic gold remains one of the prominent achievements yet to be added to Djokovic’s illustrious trophy collection.

Novak Djokovic will be vying for his fourth US Open title this year, aiming to add to his last victory in 2018 against Juan Martin Del Potro in the finals. With a total of 9 appearances in the US Open finals, Djokovic has faced defeat in 6 of them. His upcoming quest at the US Open will also serve as an opportunity to seek redemption for his Wimbledon loss to Carlos Alcaraz, as he looks to make his mark once again on the Grand Slam stage.

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