Monte-Carlo Masters: Tennis Fans Blast Novak Djokovic for His Deliberate Antics in Hard-Hitting Battle Against Lorenzo Musetti

Novak Djokovic can never fail to grab the headlines, can he? The Serb is making a comeback of sorts at the Monte Carlo Masters after missing the Miami Open last month. Although he has made a confident start to his campaign, Djokovic finds himself in a sticky situation with his bizarre antics during his pre-quarterfinal clash against Lorenzo Musetti.

Djokovic, often known to give his all during matches, made a strange display of emotions losing a point in the match. The Serb made a wrong sign with his hands and pointed it out to the fans. He felt that the call had gone against him and indicated it to the crowd. However, this action of Djokovic didn’t go down well with the fans. His video went viral and thousands of fans commented on it.

One of the fans felt that the crowd was paying too much attention to Djokovic despite him trying to distract his opponents. The comment read, “I don’t understand the crowd. All he wants is attention, all he wants is a chance to distract the opponents. Just ignore him!”

Another fan looked familiar with Djokovic’s antics and said, “the joke is over old man.”

Further, one of the Twitter users pointed out a peculiar pattern during Djokovic’s matches, saying, “He’s used to jeers almost everywhere he goes. Forever the villain.”

Meanwhile, one of the fans wasn’t happy with Djokovic’s antics, and slammed him by saying, “Truly, from the bottom of my heart, wdgaf.”

Lastly, one fan had a hilarious reaction to Djokovic’s antics. The comment read, “*clown DjokerNole is back.”

However, the fans’ brutal reactions to his actions were not the only thing that went against him today despite his win. During the match, Djokovic was caught in an uncomfortable situation.

What happened to Novak Djokovic while playing Lorenzo Musetti?

In a match lasting nearly two hours, Djokovic got the better of Musetti in straight sets 7-5, 6-3. However, the weather conditions at Monte Carlo Masters seemed to get the better of him. During the match, the Serb was visibly shaking and it was quite a worrisome moment for him, given that crucial encounters are coming up.

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Djokovic is making a comeback here after not participating in the Miami Open. Thus, he would look to get his fitness levels back if he is to dig deep in the tournament. On the other hand, the hot and humid conditions in Monaco won’t help his cause as Djokovic faces a tough road ahead.

The Serb will play Alex de Minaur of Australia in the quarterfinals of the tournament. It remains to be seen if he can overcome his fitness issues and prevail in the tournament.