'As a kid growing up, I always learned that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.'
Djokovic, 36, halted big-serving 20-year-old Shelton’s breakthrough run in the semi-finals with a 6-3 6-2 7-6 victory.
Shelton’s run to the last four had raised American hopes of a first home win in the men’s tournament since Andy Roddick 20 years ago, but he emphatically had theput down on him by Djokovic who, with a wry smile. claimed his post match celebration was inspired by the exuberant 20-year-old.
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