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5 Sep 2023


NextImg:Novak Djokovic leads US Open crowd in Beastie Boys sing-along

Novak Djokovic channeled his inner Beastie Boys after his quarterfinal win over American Taylor Fritz on Tuesday at the US Open. 

Djokovic downed the American star in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The superstar Serb has been mowing down the competition at this year’s Open and decided to have a little fun after his afternoon win. 

During his on-court interview, Djokovic name-checked the 1986 Beastie Boys hit “Fight for Your Right” and then led the crowd at Arthur Ashe in a bit of courtside karaoke. 

“OK, everybody ready?” Djokovic said into the microphone after stopping the interview to lead the crowd in song. 

The tennis icon then proceeded to belt out “you gotta fight, for your right, to party,” while the adoring New York crowd joined in. 

Djokovic had plenty of reason to celebrate after recording his 250th top-10 win and surpassing Roger Federer for most Grand Slam semifinal appearances in history. 

Novak Djokovic sings along with the fans at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
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“This is the sport that’s given me so much in my life,” Djokovic said after the match. “Coming from Serbia, obviously a war-torn country in the 90s when I was growing up, my childhood days. I faced a lot of adversity and had to endure along with my parents, and with my family, to even get a shot to travel and play international sports. I was very lucky to encounter some very knowledgeable, very passionate people that supported me, and believed in me and my talent. Without them, without their support, I wouldn’t be here. 

He added: “I don’t know how many more opportunities I’ll get so I’m trying to enjoy as much as I possibly can.” 

Djokovic has been delighting tennis fans and his fellow stars alike during this year’s U.S. Open.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his win at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic celebrates his win at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Larry Marano

Coco Gaoff gleefully hyped his match after she defeated Jeļena Ostapenko earlier in the day. 

“I’ll take the mic for this one. Coming up next is the No. 1 player in the world at the end of this tournament. 23 Slams, I believe. NOVAK DJOKOVIC!” Gauff said to get the crowd ready. 

Djokovic will play in the semifinals on Friday.