Novak Djokovic’s “Violin Celebration” at Wimbledon Sparks Controversy

Novak Djokovic advanced to his tenth Wimbledon final after defeating Italian Lorenzo Musetti and will play Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in search of his 25th Grand Slam title. After his victory at the All England, the Serbian held a peculiar celebration that generated boos from some fans who filled the stadium.

After his victory on the central court of the London complex, the 37-year-old tennis player greeted his opponent warmly and looked towards the section of the stands where his coaching staff and family were. Djokovic took his racket, smiled and made a gesture as if he were playing a violin. This action caused the disapproval of a certain part of the public, who booed the Balkan player, thinking that the player was making fun of them.

The Belgrade native and second in the ATP rankings continued “playing his violin” as if he were at a concert and received applause from most of the audience. Then, the official television camera focused on his daughter, Tara, who was the real recipient of Djokovic’s “musical celebration”. The little 6-year-old heiress is learning to play the instrument and her father dedicated the victory especially to her.

Nole’s reaction even generated repercussions on social media, with users questioning the public for the mistreatment of the star. “Why did people boo Djokovic at that moment? They are idiots, the violin mime was for his daughter, not for the spectators,” was one of the comments from Internet users who followed the semi-final and which was reproduced by the British newspaper The Sun.

Novak Djokovic celebrates like a violinist after making it to the Wimbledon final (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay)

Former US tennis player Joe McEnroe, three-time Wimbledon champion, who was broadcasting the match for the BBC, also said: “Why are people booing? I don’t understand it.” Djokovic received the majority of applause, but his gesture of celebration ended up confusing some spectators who misinterpreted it.

The relationship between Nole and the public at London’s Cathedral of Tennis has not been the most cordial and there were some short circuits after the match against Holger Rune. “I know they were cheering Rune, but that’s an excuse to boo,” he began his story. He added: “I know all the tricks. I’ve played in much more hostile environments. You can’t touch me.” Without a doubt, the legend’s setback generated an admiration even greater than his hierarchy with the millions of followers who followed the action on TV.

2024-07-13 00:33:00
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