When it comes to athletes, we hear a lot about their work routines, their practice sessions, and the hard work they put in. But we rarely hear about their faith.

After winning the US Open, Coco Gauff dropped to her knees and took a moment to pray. That act warmed the hearts of many people who watched the final.

Gauff attends the Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Florida. She is a member of the choir team at the church. She has said that she prays before every match.

Speaking of her faith, Gauff said,

I don’t pray for results, I just ask that I get the strength to give it my all. Whatever happens, happens. I am so blessed.

Faith has been a big part of Coco Gauff’s life. Even when things were not going well, she relied on her faith for strength.

That French Open loss was a heartbreak. I realized GOD puts you through tribulations and trials. I don’t pray for results. I just ask that I get the strength to give it my all. Whatever happens happens. I’m so blessed in this life.

-Coco Gauff

She became the first teenager since Serena Williams to win the US Open title. In August, she won her first WTA 500 singles title and later won her first WTA 1000 title at Cincinnati. It has been a perfect hard-court season for Coco Gauff.

Novak Djokovic is not the most liked player on the tour. And we know that he doesn’t mind that. At the US Open semifinal, Djokovic looked petty by imitating his opponent Ben Shelton after beating him easily.

Ben Shelton has been doing the “phone celebration” at the US Open after his wins at the US Open. Djokovic copied that celebration and Shelton gave him a cold stare as they shook hands at the net.

Speaking of the celebration at his post-match press conference, Djokovic said:

I just love Ben’s celebration. I thought it was very original. I copied him. I stole his celebration.

Shelton in his presser that he didn’t notice Djokovic’s imitation on the court but was flattered by his actions.

I didn’t see it until after the match. I don’t like when I’m on social media and I see people telling me how I can or can’t celebrate. If you win the match you deserve to do whatever you want. As a kid growing up, I always learned that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Djokovic perhaps felt that Ben Shelton celebrating his unforced errors was professional. Novak Djokovic looked petty imitating a young up-and-coming player. Shelton comes from playing college tennis where these kinds of celebrations are encouraged.