Watch: Novak Djokovic takes a shot at learning Michael Jackson's iconic dance moves with French street dancer Salif Gueye

Novak Djokovic recently tried his luck at learning legendary pop singer Michael Jackson's iconic dance moves with French street dancer Salif Gueye.

Djokovic had a bitter-sweet run at the recently concluded 2023 Wimbledon Championships. Although he secured a spot in the event's summit clash, the former World No. 1 was downed in an epic five-set battle by Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic has now taken a bit of time off the ATP tour, and has been indulging in some fascinating activities. In a recent clip released by ITF, the 23-time Slam champion is seen learning the iconic dance moves of Michael Jackson, a.k.a. the "King of Pop".

The video shows Novak Djokovic getting acquainted with the American songwriter's "Side-Slide" dance step with the help of a popular French street dancer, Salif Gueye.

The duo was also seen sharing hilarious moments after the Serb was unable to get the fundamentals of the dance move correctly.

"Djoko's got the moves."

Djoko's got the moves 🕺

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Salif Gueye has amassed plenty of fame due to his love for Michael Jackson, replicating and performing the singer's notable moonwalk dance step worldwide. The French street dancer has over 2 million followers on social media.

Michael Jackson is regarded as one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century. The pop icon's most famed album, Thriller, alone bagged him 8 Grammy Awards (overall, 13 career awards).

Novak Djokovic to mark his return to US soil after two years with participation in the 2023 Cincinnati Open

Novak Djokovic is scheduled to return to US soil after two years with his participation in both the singles and doubles competitions at the upcoming 2023 Cincinnati Open.

The 36-year-old has been unable to play at any of the ATP Tour events held in North America since he concluded his 2021 US Open campaign as a runner-up. This was due to his stance against the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

However, the US dissolved its emergency restriction regarding COVID earlier this year. Unvaccinated travelers are now permitted to enter their country, thus opening the gates to Djokovic's participation in all the upcoming events in the States.

Djokovic has claimed the Cincinnati Masters title twice in his career.