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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.
"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."
(Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by Martyn Herman)
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