Novak Djokovic has explained the cheeky truth behind his strange celebration after sealing a 10th Australian Open crown.
On the TV broadcast, Djokovic was seen pointing to his head and heart, before his arm moved below the frame and could not be seen.
But fans in Rod Laver Arena saw as the Serbian strangely pointed just below the belt, while looking over at his players’ box, before heading over to the net for the customary handshake.
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Djokovic was asked exactly what he was doing in his post-match press conference – and, as it turns out, the truth was as simple as what it looked like.
“What do you want me to say? You’ve seen it all,” he said, with a smile.
“It’s a little code language we have. They (in the players’ box) understand.
“It takes, yeah, big heart, of course a lot of mental strength, and the third thing as well to make it.”
Good to know.
