Brad Gilbert gives himself '24-hour suspension' and 'red card' for mistakenly tagging adult film star in Novak Djokovic message

Wednesday, 06 September 2023 at 20:00

Brad Gilbert had a social media mishap with a message to Novak Djokovic during the US Open, where he accidentally tagged an adult film star.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion achieved an incredible victory over Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarterfinals, winning 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, and advanced to his 47th Grand Slam semifinal, surpassing Roger Federer's record of 46. Djokovic dominated Fritz and will seek a new US Open final against Shelton.

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During his on-court interview after the match, Djokovic took the microphone and spontaneously sang the Beastie Boys' song "Fight For Your Right." The crowd went wild with joy, and Djokovic invited everyone to join in the chorus.

The surprise performance not only showcased the charisma of the 23-time Grand Slam champion but also brought him closer to his fans. The energy in the stadium was palpable as Djokovic delivered his epic performance.

This unique moment became a hot topic on social media, where fans shared videos and comments about the unexpected performance. Djokovic, known for his dedication on the court, demonstrated that he also knows how to have fun and connect with the crowd.

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Amid the excitement on social media, former Andre Agassi coach Brad Gilbert made a minor error when tagging Djokovic in a message praising the performance. The mistake led to a humorous response from Gilbert and a slight social media mishap.

"You got to fight for your right to party @DjokerNole @1mastereagle epic stuff," he posted

“Brad Gilbert tagging a gay porn account while trying to tag one of the Beastie Boys is peak Brad Gilbert twitter”

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Brad Gilbert tagging a gay porn account while trying to tag one of the Beastie Boys is peak Brad Gilbert twitter

8:46 PM · Sep 5, 2023

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After fans pointed out his mistake to Gilbert, the tennis coach and commentator deleted the post and declared a self-imposed one-day suspension from social media

"I will give myself a straight red card and 24 hr suspension for honest mistake on wrong tag," he posted.

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i will give myself a straight red card and 24 hr suspension for honest mistake on wrong 😑 tag

9:53 PM · Sep 5, 2023

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