From the tennis court to Eurovision glory: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic and his daughter go viral dancing to DARA‘s winning hit “Bangaranga”.
Is the world smaller than originally thought? The latest Eurovision winner, DARA, continues to ride the massive wave of success following her victory with “Bangaranga“, but her latest encounter was something she could never have anticipated. During a routine dinner, the singer crossed paths entirely by chance with one of the most famous athletes on the globe – tennis legend Novak Djokovic – creating an iconic moment that has taken the internet by storm.
When Dara Met Tara
The surprising meeting between the two champions did not stop at a polite handshake or a standard selfie. Djokovic, along with his daughter Tara, decided to embrace the energetic atmosphere of the evening and joined DARA for a spontaneous and amusing dance routine to the winning Eurovision track. DARA published the dance on her social media and wrote:
“What a small world. When destiny speaks, you listen… and you do the Bangaranga. Yesterday, I randomly met Novak while having dinner – the most unexpected meeting, but somehow it felt meant to happen.”
Introducing Novak Djokovic
For those who live and breathe music and follow sports less closely, this is a name worth knowing. Novak Djokovic (often nicknamed “Nole” by his fans) is a Serbian tennis player widely considered by many to be the greatest tennis player in history.
Djokovic holds the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles and is recognized not only for his flexibility and absolute dominance on the court, but also for his sharp sense of humor and colorful personality. He is well-known for his entertaining impressions of fellow players. Furthermore, as a proud Serb, Djokovic has always demonstrated an interest in culture and music. He even shares an indirect connection to the Eurovision world; in 2020, he was invited as a special guest to the famous Italian music festival Sanremo, which serves as the national selection for Italy’s Eurovision representative, where he took the stage to sing live in Italian alongside host Fiorello. Now, he adds a new unofficial title to his resume: backup dancer for a Eurovision winner.
The Internet Reacts
The viral video shows Djokovic and his daughter replicating the rhythmic and iconic dance moves of “Bangaranga” alongside the star, showcasing a blend of athletic charisma and Eurovision stage energy.
Eurovision enthusiasts and tennis fans alike have flooded social media with amused and surprised reactions. Many comments highlighted the fact that both icons hail from neighboring regions: “Two of the biggest stars from the Balkans ever!” and “Djokovic after one week in Bulgaria.” Other fans expressed excitement over the random nature of the encounter, with one noting, “When Grand Prix and Grand Slam meet.” The post even caught the attention of the official Eurovision account, which commented with a photo of DARA and the caption: “Absolute Bangaranga”. Watch the viral video:
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Bulgaria in Eurovision 2026
“Bangaranga” is the song performed by the singer DARA, which represented Bulgaria in Vienna, Austria. DARA won the contest and got 516 points in the final. The song was written and composed by Dimitris Kontopoulos and Cristian Tarcea. While this is the performer’s first Eurovision entry, it marks the 15th song in the contest for composer Dimitris Kontopoulos. The song is performed entirely in English.
Eurovision 2026: This was Bulgaria’s 15th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Bulgaria joined the competition in 2005 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2026 when the singer Dara finished in first place with the song “Bangaranga”.
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Tal Dahan – Journalist, radio broadcaster, and Eurovision content creator.
Tal Dahan is an Israeli journalist and editor specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest, working with the EuroMix editorial team for four years. Since 2022, she has provided regular on-site coverage of Eurovision from the host city, and from 2023 has also reported directly from the press room—offering the Israeli audience live updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth commentary.
Tal is a member of the Eurovision tribute and parody band “EuroFalsh,” a radio broadcaster, and a student of political science and communications.
She is considered one of Israel’s leading young Eurovision experts. In addition to covering the main contest, Tal has reported from Eurovision pre-parties and national selection events across Europe (in Thessaloniki, Stockholm, Madrid, and more), been interviewed by major media outlets in Israel and internationally, and presented Eurovision-themed podcasts and radio shows.
