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As the World Tennis League is currently underway, one cannot miss the excitement not only among the fans but also the players. And so was the case with the current World No.5, Novak Djokovic, and his teammate, Aryna Sabalenka, when they couldn’t stop themselves from grooving on the court.

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Djokovic is currently a part of the team Falcons at the World Tennis League. And while on their way to the court, team Falcons couldn’t help but join the artists. Maybe catching up with some extra warm-up!

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Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka trying to get some extra ‘warm-up’ moves

En route to their next match, the Serbian ace, and the Belarusian tennis star, both couldn’t stop themselves after seeing the energetic performances of the artists. Djokovic sure knows how to enchant the crowd with his powerful, yet graceful plays, though with a tinge of tantrums. But during an exhibition match, at the World Tennis League, which is a perfect amalgamation of players and artists, Djoker couldn’t help himself from joining the artists.

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The Serb enjoyed the atmosphere by shaking his hips, surely taking inspiration from Shakira, as one fan rightly pointed out on Twitter, “His hips don’t lie😂😂 @djokernole..”

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Though the energetic Serb hogged all the limelight, his Falcon teammate was not far behind, as she too started grooving beside him. And one can say they shared amazing energy. Moreover, Aryna Sabalenka couldn’t contain her excitement. While exiting the court and artists, she gave one final pose; shaking her hips.

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The World Tennis League, where all the excitement began

World Tennis league, not affiliated with ATP or WTA, conducts exhibition matches. The inaugural edition consists of 17 players and 6 international artists; presenting the greatest show on the court. These 17 players are divided into 4 teams: Kites, Falcon, Hawks, and Eagles. Bringing the best of both worlds during the 6-day and night tournament. The off-season event promises riveting tennis matches and concerts by the best music artists, with each night ending with a great concert.

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Moreover, this is not the only fun that the players are having. Earlier the two besties, Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa, engaged in a fulfilled banter at the expense of none other than the 21-time Grand Slam champion.

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What do you think about Djokovic and Sabalenka imitating Shakira? Did they succeed? Do let us know in the comments.

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Deepakshi Chaudhary is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. Watching Serena Williams dominate the WTA for over two decades and Rafael Nadal claiming 14 Roland Garros inspired Deepakshi to follow tennis. Given her love for the sport, Serena’s strength has always been an inspiration for her. Beyond her liking for swiftly swinging rackets, Deepakshi is a national level track and field athlete, who infuses her passion and experience from the track into writing articles to stay connected to the American audience. She worked as an Editor at EssentiallySports before transitioning into a writer. In her leisure time, she loves to read, go for a run, or step into the boxing ring.

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