Novak Djokovic, advancing to the Australian Open semi-final, delighted fans with a heartwarming and unexpected off-court moment during his post-match interview. As the clock struck 1 a.m., Djokovic paused to address his kids sitting in the players’ box, surprised they were still awake. “I love you, thank you for supporting me, but it’s 1:00 a.m.! When are you gonna sleep tonight?” he asked, earning cheers and laughter from the audience.

The highlight of the exchange came when his daughter Tara, unfazed by the attention, tapped an imaginary watch on her wrist, playfully mimicking her father’s concern. Her adorable reaction instantly became a hit, with the Australian Open’s official Instagram sharing the video, captioned, “Tick tock, Novak. Tara Djokovic’s reaction is priceless.”

Fans flooded the comments with praise for the wholesome moment, calling it a beautiful display of the family dynamic and Djokovic’s down-to-earth personality. The clip not only showcased the lighter side of a champion but also reminded everyone of the special role family plays, even in the high-pressure world of professional tennis.

Djokovic at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now ranked no.7, Novak has a compiled 7-1 record in 2025. Djokovic is currently competing at the Australian Open where he managed to beat the world no.107 Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2

, the world no.125 Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2, the world no.25 Tomas Machac 6-1 6-4 6-4, the world no.29 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) and the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4.

Novak Djokovic will come up against the world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. The head to head is 8-4 for Djokovic.

The Serbian won 99 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and () on the 29th of December.

Novak Djokovic

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