Serbia’s Novak Djokovic mimics Ben Shelton’s celebratory phone move after defeating the American in the U.S. Open semifinals Sept. 8 in New York. When the veteran Djokovic imitated his son’s now-signature celebration immediately after beating the young player in the U.S. Open semifinals last week, the former pro player and college coach saw nothing but disrespect. It was to mock …
Daniil Medvedev predicted he’d have to play “11 out of 10” to dethrone world No. After fashioning the best match of his career — a spectacular 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 semifinal victory — the loquacious Russian exulted, “I played 12 out of 10.” On what it would take to conquer Novak Djokovic, the undisputed tennis GOAT, Medvedev quipped, “I need …