Darren Cahill supports Novak Djokovic’s imitation of Ben Shelton’s celebration comparing Nole with Nick Kyrgios

Darren Cahill comes in support of Novak Djokovic's phone call celebration.

Darren Cahill supports Novak Djokovic’s imitation of Ben Shelton’s celebration comparing Nole with Nick Kyrgios

Darren Cahill and Novak Djokovic

The ‘phone call’ celebration has been the topic of discussion ever since Ben Shelton used it after his quarter-final victory at the US Open over fellow American Frances Tiafoe. However, this celebration sparked a huge debate after Novak Djokovic used the same action after he defeated Ben Shelton in the semi-finals of the Tournament.

This gesture by the US Open Champion received mixed reactions from the tennis World. Tennis coach and former player, Darren Cahill came in support of Novak Djokovic, comparing the Serb to Nick Kyrgios. Cahill said, “He’s like Kyrgios. You like Kyrgios, you hate him, I don’t care. On the tour, he brings something different & people will go out & buy a ticket, & watch these guys play.”

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Darren Cahill talked about how the World No.1, Novak Djokovic brings out a different energy on the court compared to the Australian, Nick Kyrgios. Cahill liked Djokovic’s imitation of the young American and said that it was awesome. He further added, “I think the fact that Novak took him up a little bit for his celebrations was awesome. You can’t have robots on tour, you can’t have no personalities on tour.”

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Talking about Ben Shelton, Cahill mentioned, “Ben brings a real joy in what he’s doing on the court, he’s not scared, he doesn’t care who he is playing. I love him.” Cahill appreciated Ben’s attitude and said that players like Novak bring a different element to the sport on Advantage Connors Podcast.

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Novak Djokovic helps Serbia reach the final 8 of the Davis Cup

Just weeks after winning the US Open 2023, Novak Djokovic is back representing his nation in the Davis Cup this year. He continued his winning streak on the court, defeating Spanish Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets, securing a place for his country in the last 8 of the Tournament. He will try and lead Serbia to another Davis Cup Title after winning the first one in 2010.

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Djokovic looked really happy in the post-match conversation while showing his excitement to qualify for Malaga with a crucial point. He was trailing 1-4 against Davidovich Fokina and then won the final five games to clinch the game in straight sets.

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