Cyclist Remco Evenepoel doing the Ben Shelton phone celebration. Who would’ve thought this little move would transcend tennis and make its way into other sports 😂📞
(VIDEO) Ben Shelton's phone celebration transcends sports as cyclist Remco Evenepoel gets in on the act
OtherTuesday, 13 February 2024 at 01:00
Cyclist Remco Evenepoel imitated the phone celebration of Ben Shelton after winning the Figueira Champions Classic 2024. Evenepoel completed the 192-kilometer race (going it alone 53km from the finish), securing victory and performing the popular gesture of the 21-year-old tennis player.
Shelton has not only garnered attention for his exceptional tennis skills but has also become a fan favorite due to his vibrant personality. The American popularized his 'dialed-in' celebration, where he mimics talking on the phone and then slams it down.
Evenepoel, the 24-year-old Belgian cyclist, delivered a dominant performance, completing the race in 4 hours, 42 minutes, and 25 seconds, outpacing the second-place finisher by a minute. Evenepoel's celebration caught the fans' attention, showcasing the broader influence that Shelton has gained, transcending tennis to other sports.
Phone Call Celebration
The eye-catching gesture performed by Shelton after matches was explained during the 2023 US Open after defeating Frances Tiafoe in the quarterfinals. Shelton shared: "For me, it's kind of like I'm saying I'm dialed in," Shelton said. "That's what it is for me."
"I'm really close friends with a lot track & field athletes who train at the University of Florida.One in particular, Grant Holloway, who's won the World Championships like 3 years in a row now.. that's kind of his signature thing. He just won the world championships, so congrats to him," he added.
Here is the video featuring the celebration of the world champion cyclist Remco Evenepoel:
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