US Open champion Novak Djokovic admits to being inspired by blockbuster movie '300' with use of 'This is Sparta' battle cry
- Novak Djokovic watched 2007 film '300' the night before winning US Open
- Djokovic is a friend of Scottish actor Gerard Butler who attended the final
- Serbian beat Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win at Flushing Meadows
- Djokovic says '300' is one of the most inspiring movies he's ever watched
Novak Djokovic summoned some cinematic inspiration to help him conquer grand slam king Roger Federer and silence the roaring supporters of the Swiss at Sunday's US Open men's final.
The Serb said after winning the titanic battle against Federer that he had watched the movie '300' the night before to put him in the mood, and had its star, Scottish actor Gerard Butler, in his player's box.
The 2007 film depicts a vastly outnumbered band of 300 Spartans fighting off advancing Persians in 480 B.C.
World No 1 Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win the title at Flushing Meadows
The 28-year-old summoned some cinematic inspiration to help him conquer grand slam king Federer
Djokovic admitted to being close friends of Hollywood movie actor Gerard Butler, who sat in the player's box
'We have known each other for several years and we are good friends,' Djokovic told reporters when asked about Butler.
'He happened to be in the city over the last couple of days, so I invited him to come along.
'Funnily enough, I actually sent him a photo and a message last night that I was watching his movie, '300.''
After his four-set victory, Djokovic climbed up into his box and hugged his wife, Jelena, coach Boris Becker and other members of his team before spotting Butler.
'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.'
US Open champion Djokovic of Serbia holds the championship trophy aloft in New York's Central Park
The Serb said after winning the titanic battle that he had watched the movie '300' the night before
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