“I did it better” – Novak Djokovic & Aryna Sabalenka banter over who did better in French Open post-victory dance celebration
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka engaged in a playful banter over their victory dance celebrations at the 2025 French Open. The light-hearted exchange began when Djokovic mimicked Sabalenka’s dance moves after his fourth-round win over Cameron Norrie. Not to be outdone, Sabalenka responded with a dance of her own after securing a spot in the women’s singles semifinal at Roland Garros.
Their friendly rivalry spilled over to social media, with a tennis fan page posting a video comparing their dance performances. Djokovic confidently shared the video on his Instagram Story, declaring himself the superior dancer with the caption, “Of course I did it better.” Sabalenka, however, was quick to retaliate by reposting Djokovic’s Story on her own account and playfully taunting him with the caption, “Hahaha you wish!!!”
Despite the lighthearted banter, both players are now focused on the challenges ahead at the French Open. Djokovic is set to face World No. 3 Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles quarterfinals. The two have a competitive history, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head matchups. However, Zverev emerged victorious in their most recent encounter at the Australian Open earlier this year.
On the women’s side, Sabalenka will take on Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. Swiatek, a three-time defending champion at Roland Garros, has been dominant in recent years. Despite Sabalenka’s impressive form at the tournament, Swiatek holds the advantage in their head-to-head record. Their upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling battle between two top contenders.
As Djokovic and Sabalenka gear up for their next matches, their playful banter serves as a reminder of the camaraderie and respect they share on and off the court. Fans can expect intense competition and entertaining performances as the French Open reaches its climax.
