VIDEO: "What's that! US Open, oh, that's lovely. Thank you!": Djokovic on receiving a special friendship bracelet
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Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff were among the top-ranked tennis stars who received special friendship bracelets ahead of the US Open.
In a sweet promotional video for the last Grand Slam of the season, someone can be seen standing behind the camera with their hand closed and outstretched in front of the lens as players walk over.
After exhanging greetings, the person opens their hand to reveal a friendship bracelet, evoking a variety of wholesome reactions from each of the players.
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23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic is the first player in the video to be given a bracelet. After noticing that the jewellery contained the words: "US Open," the 36-year-old gave a joyous reaction.
"What's that! US Open, oh, that's lovely. Thank you!" he said.
Meanwhile, world No. 1 Alcaraz gave the extended hand a fist bump before gasping with surprise when the person opened their palm to reveal a friendship bracelet. He then smiled at them and whispered a 'Vamos' as he put it on his wrist.
Although world No. 5 Ons Jabeur seemed less shocked by the gift, she was equally wholesome as she happily examined the bracelet, saying "You know I have so many of these."
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Moreover, top seed Swiatek expressed her surprise at the gift.
"Wow, that's a surprise, ooh looks good, thank you!" she said.
Shortly after, world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka almost gave the person a high-five before realizing that they had a bracelet in their hand.
"I like it, that's really cool," she said as she held up the bracelet for the camera.
Sixth seed Gauff was next, also going for a fist bump before the bracelet was revealed.
"Oh cute, thank you, is this a bracelet? Oh that's cute!" she responded upon seeing it.
Daniil Medvedev was another player to be given a bracelet, putting it on while he apologized for not noticing they were filming and being on his phone as he walked into the room.
Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe was already wearing several bracelets on his right arm, so gave the new gift a special place on his left wrist.
Marketa Vondrousova and Taylor Fritz also received the friendship bracelet, expressing their thanks for the gift.
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