(Video) Aryna Sabalenka mimicks Alexei Popyrin’s celebration after his win against Novak Djokovic last night at the US Open

Alexei Popyrin produced one of the biggest shocks in US Open history by beating Novak Djokovic in the third round.

(Video) Aryna Sabalenka mimicks Alexei Popyrin’s celebration after his win against Novak Djokovic last night at the US Open

Aryna Sabalenka copying Alexei Popyrin's celebration at the US Open (via X)

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka was imitating Alexei Popyrin‘s celebration with her coaching staff. Popyrin’s chest-out celebration caught everyone’s attention during his memorable win over Novak Djokovic in the third round of the US Open.

In the locker room, Sabalenka was seen mimicking Popyrin’s moves with her team members. The Belarusian player will face 33rd seed Elise Mertens on Sunday, September 1.

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Both Sabalenka and Popyrin are in the fourth round of the US Open. However, Popyrin has garnered the most attention, considering the magnitude of his win.

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The Australian is looking to become the first player from his country to win the US Open since Lleyton Hewitt in 2002. Hewitt is also the last Australian man to win a Grand Slam, which he did at Wimbledon in 2002.

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Alexei Popyrin secures the biggest win of his career by beating Novak Djokovic at the US Open

Australian Alexei Popyrin shocked Novak Djokovic in the US Open on Friday night, defeating the defending champion 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Popyrin’s powerful game produced 50 winners, helping him secure the biggest win of his career.

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Alexei Popyrin (via X)

Djokovic struggled with his serve, hitting a career-high 14 double faults in a Grand Slam match. Four of those double faults came in the fourth set, giving Popyrin a crucial double break. Though the Canadian Masters winner was broken while trying to serve out the match, he managed to close it two games later.

This upset followed another surprise at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where World No. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp defeated 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. Popyrin’s victory ended Djokovic’s quest for his 25th Grand Slam men’s singles title and his 100th career title.

For the 25-year-old Popyrin, this has been a memorable August. Earlier in the month, he won the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal, defeating five Top 20 players. This victory lifted him to a career-high No. 23 in the ATP rankings.

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