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US Open: Ben Shelton admits Novak Djokovic's end-of-match celebration didn't bother him.

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Novak Djokovic said he stole Ben Sheltons dialled in phone call celebration after defeating the 20-year-old American in the semi-finals of the US Open on Friday I Watch the conclusion to the final Grand Slam of the year in New York - live on Sky Sports Tennis

Djokovic was playing in his 100th US Open match, while unseeded Shelton was taking part his first major semi-final and only his seventh career match at the tournament.

Djokovic, who disconnected Shelton's dream, said:"I just love Ben's celebration. I thought it was very original, and I copied him. I stole his celebration."Novak Djokovic warns his young rivals "Grand slams are the most important, the ones that mean the most to me. Playing an American player is never easy and I had to hold my nerve. It was anybody's game at the end of the third set. I'm really pleased with this win today."Djokovic and Shelton went toe-to-toe in this epic 30-shot rally...

"I always believe in myself, in my own capabilities, in my skills, in my quality as a tennis player to be able to deliver when it matters.

 

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