Aryna Sabalenka being asked to dance after defeating Naomi Osaka in the French Open has one former American tennis star perplexed.It was an awkward scene at Roland-Garros when Sabalenka, who beat Osaka in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3, was asked by broadcaster and ex-player Fabrice Santoro to dance with the crowd.He even asked for music to be played.Sabalenka obliged despite being hesitant at first, but it was a confusing situation for many in the tennis industry, including Andy Roddick.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAryna Sabalenka dances to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" during her post-match interview after defeating Naomi Osaka in the fourth round on Day Nine of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France, on June 1, 2026.
(Robert Prange/Getty Images)Roddick, who took home a single Grand Slam title in his career at the 2003 U.S.Open, spoke about Santoro’s request on his "Served" podcast."I like him, but saying, ‘Will you dance for us?’ is just such a weird thing to ask.
I don’t like it," Roddick stated."And then when she does it a little bit and it’s kind of over, to then ask her to moonwalk.
…I don’t know.Maybe people loved it, and I might be in the minority."TENNIS STAR MOCKS JEERING CROWD WITH PROVOCATIVE DANCE AFTER AUSTRALIAN OPEN VICTORYThe moonwalk ask came from Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" playing over the speakers at Court Philippe-Chatrier.Roddick said he understands "the personality side" of how post-match interviews are conducted, but he couldn’t get past this one."Props to her for doing it, but I just thought it was weird.
I think that’s such a strange thing to ask somebody to do in a professional setting."Former tennis player Andy Roddick hosts the Served podcast live from the Fan Zone during day two of Laver Cup 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sept.20, 2025.
(Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images for Laver Cup)It’s worth noting that Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, who was surprisingly upset i...