TikTok Serenade: Sabalenka Dares Alcaraz with a Dance Move After Australian Open Showdown
27 January 2026
Post-match moment
Aryna Sabalenka, the women's world No. 1, offered a lighthearted moment on court after a dominant quarterfinal win over American teenager Eva Jovic at the Australian Open.
Rivalry parallels and a birthday tradition
During an on-court interview, the host noted how alike Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, the men's No. 1, are: both former US Open champions who had not dropped a set until the quarterfinals, and both celebrate their birthdays on May 5, prompting a playful idea that gift exchanges could become an annual ritual.
Sabalenka laughed and joked, 'What should I give him? Maybe a TikTok dance, and I’d like a yes as the answer.' She added, 'There’s nothing better I can think of.'
One more joke before the night ends
Asked why a dance, she said, 'Let’s do a TikTok duet together... Last year I made him do it, so I think I can make him do it again.'
Punchlines to end: 1) If viral fame is a serve, she just aced it. 2) In tennis terms, that dance is a drop-shot of humor.
