Serbian media strongly criticized the Wimbledon crowd
following the controversy over boos directed at Novak Djokovic. The 7-time
champion at the All England Club had a dominant performance against Holger Rune
to reach the quarterfinals after a spectacular victory of 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
The 37-year-old player was constantly booed during the
second and third sets by a portion of the crowd, which didn’t sit well with
Nole. In the on-court interview, Djokovic complained about the boos: “To all
those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a
goooood night."
Wimbledon crowd criticized by Serbian press
Djokovic’s words were a sarcastic response to the crowd’s
chants for Rune, elongating the name to shout ‘Ruuune,’ which Nole imitated
with his ‘goooood night.’
"I know they were cheering for Rune but that’s an
excuse also to boo. Listen, I’ve been on the tour for more than 20 years so I
know all the tricks, I know how it works. It’s fine, it's okay,” Djokovic
continued. “There's some respectful people who paid for a ticket to come and
watch tonight and they love tennis and appreciate the players."
The sensationalist newspaper Alo! wrote an editorial titled
"English, thanks for hating Novak" commenting that such actions of
hatred against the Serbian legend have been a driving force behind many of his
great results: "Finally, what we've all been wishing for for years
happened - Novak Djokovic lashed out at the rude audience and brought them to
the ground," the article began.
Novak Djokovic against Rune in Wimbledon.
"Countless times, Nole experienced being booed for no
reason, insulted, belittled, lied about and each time he tried to 'drop the
ball' by giving some neutral comment so that the audience (God forbid) would
not get upset. Now Novak decided not to remain silent, and the final straw was
that his children were forced to listen to whistles directed at their father,
who did not deserve such a thing."
"We have no doubt at all that from Monday, the famous
Serbian stubbornness will work and that Novak will do his best to shut the
mouths of his haters again," the piece read. "In fact, what our
legend needed for months happened - fuel, motivation, and the desire to win.
So, English, thank you for making Djokovic what he is with your idiotic
behaviour."
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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