Novak Djokovic continues to defy age and rewrite tennis history at the 2025 U.S. Open, and this time he added some unexpected flair to his victory.

The 38-year-old Serbian legend booked his spot in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows after outlasting top American and world No. 4 Taylor Fritz in four sets of 6–3, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4. The win marks Djokovic’s 53rd Grand Slam semifinal appearance, the most in the Open Era, according to ESPN.

But it wasn’t just the win that grabbed headlines. After Fritz double-faulted on match point, Djokovic surprised fans by breaking into a flashy dance routine.

Djokovic’s Celebration Explained

In his on-court interview, Djokovic revealed the celebration was dedicated to his daughter and inspired by the hit film KPop Demon Hunters.

“It’s my daughter’s birthday, so this is a big present for her,” Djokovic said. “The dance was her idea. She told me how to do it that it’s from KPop Demon Hunters, and the song is called Soda Pop. We’ve been practicing at home. Hopefully, she’ll smile when she sees it.”

The lighthearted moment showed a different side of Djokovic, who is usually laser-focused on the court but never misses a chance to share family connections with his fans.

Next Up: Djokovic vs Alcaraz

Djokovic now turns his attention to Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2, in a highly anticipated semifinal clash on Friday. Djokovic leads their head-to-head series 5–3 and remains undefeated against the Spaniard on hard courts.

Their last meeting came at the Australian Open quarterfinals, where Djokovic prevailed in four sets.

American Tennis Still Waiting

For Fritz, the loss continues a frustrating drought for American men at majors. The last U.S. men’s Grand Slam champion was Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S. Open. Rising star Ben Shelton was considered another strong hope this year, but he was forced to withdraw in the third round with a shoulder injury.

While the likes of Fritz and Shelton represent a bright future, breaking through against dominant forces like Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Djokovic remains an uphill challenge.

At 38, Djokovic shows no signs of slowing down. With his combination of experience, fitness, and a touch of dance moves, he remains the man to beat in New York.