Watch: Novak Djokovic tears into 'disrespectful' fans, says 'You can't touch me'
6 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic tears into 'disrespectful' fans, says 'You can't touch me'

India Today  

Novak Djokovic did not hold back his emotions after clinching his place in a record-extending 60th Grand Slam quarter-final. After outclassing 21-year-old Holger Rune in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2024, Djokovic played violin for his daughter Tara before he launched a sensational rant against 'disrespectful fans' in the Center Court on Monday, July 08. There were chants of 'Ruuunnnee' whenever Holger Rune managed to trouble Novak Djokovic in their one-sided fourth-round match. pic.twitter.com/FUQ1niGUsJ — James Melville 🚜 July 8, 2024 Nick Kyrgios, who is part of the commentary panel in London, joined in the fun, sharing a post on X with Djokovic's viral wish for fans. Have a gooooooooood night hahahahahahahaa — Nicholas Kyrgios July 8, 2024 YOU GUYS CAN'T TOUCH ME: DJOKOVIC TO FANS Djokovic did not calm down even after the presenter intervened and told him he may have mistaken 'Rune' chants for booing.

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Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat

Firstpost  

After two weeks of sarcastic ‘Gooooood night’ and ’nice flight home’ wishes, tennis world must acknowledge the likes of Sinner and Alcaraz but not forget the jaw-dropping achievements of Novak Djokovic. It’s a bitter taste to lose the final the way I did today.” Novak Djokovic has not won a title in 2024, after going down to Carlos Alcaraz in …

Novak Djokovic's violin celebration at Wimbledon 2024 | Explained
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic's violin celebration at Wimbledon 2024 | Explained

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic is one of the highly polarizing athletes going around in the tennis circuit for a very long time and his new celebration of imitating to play violin on the court has sparked another controversy. The Serb hammered a spirited Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 in the second semifinal of gentlemen's singles at Wimbledon and imitated playing the violin …

Watch: Novak Djokovic walks out of interview after crowd 'disrespect' controversy
6 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic walks out of interview after crowd 'disrespect' controversy

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic blasted Wimbledon fans and accused them of “disrespect” in an on-court tirade Novak Djokovic abruptly ended a television interview on Monday after becoming agitated with a reporter’s persistent questioning about the Wimbledon crowd controversy. Djokovic, visibly upset early in the interview, fielded repeated inquiries about his reaction to the Centre Court crowd following his fourth round match against …

Djokovic reaches record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured De Minaur withdraws
6 months ago

Djokovic reaches record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured De Minaur withdraws

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Novak Djokovic's smooth trip through the Wimbledon bracket got even easier on Wednesday, when he moved into his record-tying 13th semifinal at the tournament via a walkover because his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, pulled out with a hip injury. Djokovic had knee surgery less than a month before the start of play at the All England Club, raising …

Djokovic tunes out boos to beat Rune
6 months ago

Djokovic tunes out boos to beat Rune

China Daily  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic mimics playing a violin in tribute to his daughter Tara after beating Denmark’s Holger Rune in a fourth-round match at Wimbledon on Sunday. Djokovic easily beat 15th-seeded Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in just over two hours Monday night to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, then made sure to get a message across to those fans he thought …

Three instances where Novak Djokovic lost his cool on a tennis court
6 months ago

Three instances where Novak Djokovic lost his cool on a tennis court

The Hindu  

From being disqualified from the US Open for injuring a lineswoman to flinging a racket at the crowd Novak Djokovic has had his fair share of meltdowns on court during his storied career. Here are three instances of Djokovic losing his cool on the tennis court: ‘Ruuune’ chants trigger Djokovic Novak Djokovic cruised through to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2024 …

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT
6 months ago

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT

Daily Mail  

When a special guest walked out on to Centre Court to interview Andy Murray during his farewell, for one ghastly moment I thought the greatest heresy was being committed on Centre Court since Cliff Richard sang during that rain delay. To my ears this was no different to what happened during Novak Djokovic's fourth-round match with Holger Rune on Monday …

Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd’s ‘disrespect’ as fuel as he moves closer to another title
6 months ago

Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd’s ‘disrespect’ as fuel as he moves closer to another title

Associated Press  

LONDON — Novak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible. “You guys can’t touch me.” It’s not the first time Djokovic was riled up by spectators cheering against him — he famously described pretending chants of “Roger! So you use whatever you can use.” As 2003 Wimbledon runner-up Mark Philippoussis described …

Novak Djokovic hits out at ‘disrespectful’ Wimbledon crowd with theory on Holger Rune chants
6 months ago

Novak Djokovic hits out at ‘disrespectful’ Wimbledon crowd with theory on Holger Rune chants

The Independent  

Novak Djokovic has hit out at “disrespectful” fans on Centre Court at Wimbledon during his straight-sets win over Holger Rune. I hit the practice courts tomorrow and analyse this match.” open image in gallery Novak Djokovic addresses the Wimbledon crowd after beating Holger Rune Nick Kyrgios, the 2022 finalist and friend of Djokovic, disagreed with Djokovic’s theory on the chants, …

Wimbledon, watch out: You just made Novak Djokovic angry
6 months ago

Wimbledon, watch out: You just made Novak Djokovic angry

The Independent  

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Watch: Novak Djokovic blasts fans' 'disrespect' in on-court Wimbledon tirade
6 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic blasts fans' 'disrespect' in on-court Wimbledon tirade

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, defeated 15th-ranked Holger Rune in straight sets in the fourth round. AP Novak Djokovic blasted Wimbledon fans and accused them of “disrespect” in an on-court tirade after reaching a 60th Grand Slam quarter-final and 15th at the All England Club on Monday. “I have played in much more hostile environments, trust me -– you …

‘You can’t touch me': Novak Djokovic explodes against fans' ‘disrespect’ after reaching Wimbledon quarterfinal
6 months ago

‘You can’t touch me': Novak Djokovic explodes against fans' ‘disrespect’ after reaching Wimbledon quarterfinal

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic called out the "disrespectful" Wimbledon crowd on Centre Court and refused to accept that the spectators were cheering for his opponent Holger Rune after the Serb beat world No. Winner Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during an interview and reacts to the behaviour of the crowd at the end of his Wimbledon singles match against Denmark's Holger Rune After …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
6 months ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin for his daughter as he celebrates winning against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. LONDON - Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
6 months ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin for his daughter as he celebrates winning against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. LONDON - Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday …

‘Rooooone!’ Novak Djokovic is convinced Holger Rune fans booed him at Wimbledon
6 months ago

‘Rooooone!’ Novak Djokovic is convinced Holger Rune fans booed him at Wimbledon

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic points at the crowd after defeating Holger Rune in their fourth-round match Monday at Wimbledon. During a fourth-round match against Denmark’s Holger Rune, Djokovic was clearly annoyed by the way fans at Centre Court cheered his opponent — loudly drawing out the “ooo” in a manner that is rather common at sporting events. You guys can’t touch me.” …

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals
6 months ago

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

Associated Press  

LONDON — Maybe the Centre Court spectators were saluting Novak Djokovic’s opponent by saying his name. Rune’s supporters at various tournaments often will stretch out his last name, saying, “Ruuuuuune!” — which sounds rather similar to “Boooooo!” — and that happened again Monday. Very gooooood night,” he said, stretching out the “Os” in “good” so they sounded like “boo.” The …

Djokovic secures year-end top ranking for a record-extending 8th time by beating Rune at ATP Finals
1 year, 1 month ago

Djokovic secures year-end top ranking for a record-extending 8th time by beating Rune at ATP Finals

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Novak Djokovic patted his chest, crouched down, placed his right hand on the court and looked inward. “It was a very emotional and tough win because of the significance of tonight’s match,” Djokovic said. I was very eager to win tonight’s match and get that monkey off my back.” The 36-year-old Djokovic had already moved ahead of …

Novak Djokovic Faces 'Young Gen' Challenge From Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune At ATP Finals In Turin
1 year, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic Faces 'Young Gen' Challenge From Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune At ATP Finals In Turin

News 18  

Novak Djokovic has already done well enough at holding off the rise of the so-called “Next Gen” by keeping players like Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Daniil Medvedev from winning more titles. Now, for the first time at the ATP Finals, Djokovic is joined by the three players who are being labeled the “Young Gen.” The boys are ready to …

Novak Djokovic told to ‘get on with it’ as Wimbledon fans left frustrated
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic told to ‘get on with it’ as Wimbledon fans left frustrated

The Independent  

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Watch: Irritated Djokovic's sarcastic clap, crying gesture to booing crowd during Wimbledon semifinal vs Sinner
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Irritated Djokovic's sarcastic clap, crying gesture to booing crowd during Wimbledon semifinal vs Sinner

Hindustan Times  

For a player who has been synonymous with Wimbledon and the iconic Centre Court for over the last couple of years, Novak Djokovic would naturally expect the crowd to be behind him, throughout. He was booed by the Centre Court crowd during his first two matches after which the Serb made a strong statement, and a similar happened on Friday …

Wimbledon 2023: Holger Rune dazzles on way to third round
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Holger Rune dazzles on way to third round

The Hindu  

Danish sixth seed Holger Rune dazzled a packed crowd on Wimbledon’s Court Three as he beat Spain’s Roberto Carlos Baena on Friday to reach the third round of Wimbledon. Rune became only the fourth Dane to reach the men’s third round at Wimbledon and the first for nearly 20 years. “He made it very difficult and didn’t give me anything …

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune in Italian Open quarter finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune in Italian Open quarter finals

India TV News  

Holger Rune shocked the World No.1 Novak Djokovic again with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 win to reach the Italian Open semifinals on Wednesday, May 16. The reigning Italian Open champion displayed some discomfort during the second set as Rune proved better in every area from the start. But Rune dominated the third set with two early breaks to record another …

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open; Swiatek injured
1 year, 7 months ago

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open; Swiatek injured

Associated Press  

ROME — Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune. Perhaps that’s why Rune has now recorded two victories over Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals. If not, I hope to make it in the other two Grand Slams.” Djokovic stormed …

Holger Rune stuns Novak Djokovic in Italian Open upset
1 year, 7 months ago

Holger Rune stuns Novak Djokovic in Italian Open upset

The Independent  

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Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic again to reach Italian Open semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic again to reach Italian Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Twenty-year-old Danish player Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals. “He kept his nerves and deserved to win.” The 35-year-old Djokovic didn’t appear at his best physically early on and called for a trainer after holding …

Novak Djokovic describes emotion at record-equalling 22nd grand slam
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic describes emotion at record-equalling 22nd grand slam

The Independent  

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Watch: Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears while celebrating with family after winning Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears while celebrating with family after winning Australian Open

India Today  

Novak Djokovic failed to hold back tears after winning the Australian Open 2023 and thereby clinching his 22nd singles Grand Slam of his career by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne on Sunday. Djokovic, who wasn't allowed to participate in the event last year, was out to prove a point and looked fairly unchallenged throughout the duration of the competition. This …

Djokovic ‘a bit emotional’ after warm return to Australian Open in charity match against Nick Kyrgios
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic ‘a bit emotional’ after warm return to Australian Open in charity match against Nick Kyrgios

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was “a bit emotional” after receiving a warm welcome Friday on his return to Melbourne Park, before facing Nick Kyrgios in a sell-out Australian Open exhibition match. Djokovic, who was deported a year ago, was given a good reception when he went on to win an Adelaide warm-up tournament last week and it was a similar story at …

Novak Djokovic 'surprised' by reception from Wimbledon crowd
2 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic 'surprised' by reception from Wimbledon crowd

The Telegraph  

Six-time champion Djokovic wins 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 over Kwon Soon-woo ​Beaten Briton Jodie Burrage aids unwell ball boy with Percy Pigs as Cameron Norrie wins in straight sets Novak Djokovic was “pleasantly surprised” by the reception he got on Centre Court, where he recovered from a second-set dip to get his Wimbledon title defence off to a winning start. …

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