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'Gerard Butler fired me up to win US Open': Novak Djokovic celebrates epic victory claiming Hollywood pal's movie 300 inspired him to success
It was the second time Djokovic, 28, has won the US Open and he revealed watching Butler star in hit movie 300 the night before his match fired him up.
Djokovic told the Record: “We have known each other for several years and we are good friends. He happened to be in the city over the last couple of days, so I invited him to come along. It was very nice of him to be here and show me support.
“Funnily enough, I actually sent him a photo and a message last night that I was watching his movie, 300.
“I went to my box and embraced all my family and team and when I looked at him I said: ‘This.. is.. SPARTA!’ It felt great. That’s one of the most inspiring movies I’ve ever watched. So actually, yeah, he’s a very cool guy.”
However, Record Sport pointed out to Djokovic that Butler should really be an Andy Murray man.
Djokovic laughed: “He is, but I was not playing Murray! He thought it was appropriate to come to this match.”
Butler was not the only Scottish actor present last night - Sir Sean Connery also took his seat alongside Bradley Cooper in an A list cast that also included David Beckham and Robert Redford.