After an Explosive Reaction to Utter ‘Disrespect’ at the Davis Cup, Novak Djokovic Opens Up on the Controversial Incident

The Davis Cup is providing us with unyielding action as matches continue. Novak Djokovic faced Cameron Norrie in the bout between Serbia and Great Britain. The eastern Europeans emerged victorious when the Djoker won his bout against Norrie. Despite the victory sealing their win, Djokovic still attracted drama in the match. During his post-match interview, he lashed out at some members of the audience.

This is not the first time the Djoker has been involved in a tiff with the audience. Djokovic and his tussle with the crowd is a tale that is as old as time itself. Just this year, one can find many instances where the two have been at odds.

Novak Djokovic explains outburst

Djokovic and Norrie had a great bout in Malaga, but the Briton was unable to beat the 24-time grand slam champion. His loss sealed the victory of Serbia, who will play in the semifinal against Italy. Djokovic won the match 6-4, 6-4. During the match, he taunted the English fans once as he gestured at not being able to hear them after winning a point against Norrie.

The eventual win would not settle well with British fans. They did not let the Djoker have a peaceful post-match interview, as they kept banging drums. He lashed out at them and told them to shut up and respect the players.

After the match, he explained why he had the outburst. “Well, the entire match pretty much. Disrespect, but again, that’s something I’m kind of have to be prepared for. You know, in the Davis Cup, it’s normal that sometimes fans step over the line, but, you know, in the heat of the moment, you react too, and you, in a way, how can I say, show that you don’t allow this kind of behavior.”

He further said that fans can say whatever they want, but he will respond to that as well. Additionally, the fans banging the drums annoyed him, and he had an outburst, so he chatted with them.

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The Djoker’s outburst will be added to the long list of moments where he has had a squabble with those in the stands. Just this year, one can map out many instances of his fights with the audience.

Djokovic vs the fans

Just before the Davis Cup, Djokovic faced Jannik Sinner in the final match of the ATP Finals. The tournament was held in Turin, Italy, which meant Sinner would have the support of the entire audience. They were completely on Sinner’s side and even booed Djokovic when he called for a challenge. They doubled down when his challenge proved to be correct.

Before the ATP Finals, Djokovic also won the Paris Masters, where a similar situation occurred. The Parisians cheered as he served a double fault at break point, and the Djoker only gestured at them to give him more disdain. A similar event happened in the French Open, where he faced an aggressive crowd. He took medical time out during a match that saw jeers from the crowd. 

Djokovic and the audience in the stands have rarely gotten along. But that doesn’t seem to faze the Djoker as he continues to achieve more and more.

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