Shelton punches Djokovic for imitating him on court

Network greetings are very formal. Not showing love or admiration, neither from the veteran to the young man or vice versa. Ben Shelton waited for it to arrive Novak Djokovic and they pressed their hands together with a certain coldness. Just two words.

And that, as he later said at a press conference, the American did not notice the Serbian celebration until he saw how it spread on social networks. He did not make such an impression on the field. But it was his word.

After sealing the victory (6-3, 6-2 and 7-6) and moving into his tenth US Open final, Djokovic He imitated the receiver of a telephone with the fingers of his right hand as if he were talking to it. Immediately, with a violent gesture, he hung up. There is a little anger.

He imitated the common celebration of Ben Shelton, who do it because “it’s like talking to my friends from home.”

A gesture many interpreted as a free challenge from the 23-time Grand Slam champion, ugly after defeating a 20-year-old who was just a beginner.

Although Shelton He handled the matter well. He gave the colleague a stick, gracefully but making it clear that he would not be intimidated.

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“I didn’t see it until after the game. I don’t like to see people on social media telling me how I should or shouldn’t celebrate. If you win a game, you deserve to do what you want,” he first commented on his demeanor and freedom to do so.during the contest. Until he couldn’t because he had nothing to celebrate.

And he threw the dart Djokovic: “When I was young I was taught that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. That’s all I’ll say,” he said with a smile. With kid gloves, but there is definite doubt if that is Djokovic’s intention on court.

Djokovicexperience, emphasized the speech which suited him best, which was less in keeping with his sudden movements and his seriousness at court which was imitated Shelton: “I love Ben’s celebration (smiles). I thought it was very original, and I copied it. I stole his celebration,” he finished with more smiles. He chose to do this when he was already in front of the main character, and he had just finished removing.

And this man picked up the phone, spoke and hung up, it wasn’t Shelton’s invention, he took it from Grant Hollowayworld champion athlete in the 110 meter hurdles, from the University of Florida as a tennis player.