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Novak Djokovic’s ‘Soda Pop’ Dance for Daughter Goes Viral After US Open Quarterfinal Win

Focus shifts to his Sept. 5 semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows.

Overview

  • Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz to reach the semifinals, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.
  • He said the routine was a birthday gift learned from his daughter and identified the song as “Soda Pop” from KPop Demon Hunters.
  • He shared a photo on X captioned, “For Tara. Soda popping into semifinal.”
  • The clip drew widespread praise online, including a repost from Netflix’s official account.
  • The film’s soundtrack has surged globally, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Soundtracks chart and No. 8 on the Billboard 200, helping explain the moment’s resonance.