'23 USO Day 12 OoP & Discussion

[ti-amie]

[ti-amie]

[ti-amie]

The pettiness and meanness are never far away with him.

[FredX]

I might say that third set was a LITTLE more than straightforward and routine.

I didn't really expect Shelton to win, but I thought he'd bring a fight. And I think he did that

Biggest takeaway was Djokovic's post victory mockery of Shelton and his rather curt dismissal of him at the handshake - despite having the smarts to always say something gracious in interviews, the real Djokovic is always under the surface.

What mockery, I missed it.

Shelton did some sort of "hang up the phone" gesture when he beat Tiafoe the other night. I thought it was a little boorish then - but hey, he's young - and he followed it up with a heartfelt handshake with Tiafoe so it was fairly clear it wasn't meant disrespectfully.

Djokovic imitated it when he beat Shelton and barely looked at him at the handshake and ignored him when he left the court - making it clear it was very pointed. It's the type of behavior that if Tiafoe did it back to him at their next match or another peer did it, I probably wouldn't think twice. But it sure seems beneath the stature of someone like Novak.

[ponchi101]

He IS the GOAT. Let's assume that Shelton had beaten him. It would mean NOTHING for Novak's stature and legacy. And still, after a straight set victory, he goes and does this. It shows how competitive he is, and that it is something in his core.
No big deal for me; Shelton likes to play that game too, and I can't expect all players to be like Elena and Karo. But it was a bit silly.

[ti-amie]

The phone thing is something he does with a friend from the Florida Gators, an olympic runner. It was "their" thing between friends.

[meganfernandez]

I might say that third set was a LITTLE more than straightforward and routine.

I didn't really expect Shelton to win, but I thought he'd bring a fight. And I think he did that

Biggest takeaway was Djokovic's post victory mockery of Shelton and his rather curt dismissal of him at the handshake - despite having the smarts to always say something gracious in interviews, the real Djokovic is always under the surface.

What mockery, I missed it.

Shelton did some sort of "hang up the phone" gesture when he beat Tiafoe the other night. I thought it was a little boorish then - but hey, he's young - and he followed it up with a heartfelt handshake with Tiafoe so it was fairly clear it wasn't meant disrespectfully.

Djokovic imitated it when he beat Shelton and barely looked at him at the handshake and ignored him when he left the court - making it clear it was very pointed. It's the type of behavior that if Tiafoe did it back to him at their next match or another peer did it, I probably wouldn't think twice. But it sure seems beneath the stature of someone like Novak.

I agree. Very poor form to imitate Shelton's celebration and not clap for him. As if Djokovic has never been brash and showy on court. And he beat Shelton easily. Djokovic is usually respectful of his opponents. Makes me wonder if Shelton has rubbed Djokovic the wrong way off the court.

[ashkor87]

Medvedev playing really well..maybe we will have an upset today!

[meganfernandez]

If that's all it is, fine, but I think he's being sarcastic. And perfect response from Shelton (via Team8 publicists, probably). But wish Novak had applauded for him leaving the court.

[ashkor87]

Alcaraz looks a bit baffled and confused...alcaraz also not moving well, up and down..medvedev forehand working well...

[skatingfan]

Medvedev is playing really well now - Alcaraz had more opportunities on Medvedev's serve in the first set but Medvedev turned it around in the tie-breaker, and it's been one way traffic ever since.

[ashkor87]

This is a high-quality match. Either of them will best Djokovic in the finals if they play like this..

[FredX]

If that's all it is, fine, but I think he's being sarcastic. And perfect response from Shelton (via Team8 publicists, probably). But wish Novak had applauded for him leaving the court.

The gesture will get the news, but the handshake and the complete lack of respect when Shelton left the court is what is the most telling.

[meganfernandez]

Alcaraz looks a bit baffled and confused...alcaraz also not moving well, up and down..medvedev forehand working well...

He figured it out. I think he will win now.

[ti-amie]