Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has launched a staggering attack on the Wimbledon crowd after he defeated Holger Rune to make the quarter-finals.
An angry Djokovic accused fans of booing him and called them disrespectful, after his 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over the Danish youngster.
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It was suggested by the on-court interviewer that the crowd was chanting “Rooooon” and was not in fact booing, but Djokovic was having none of that.
“To all the fans that have had respect and stayed here tonight, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I appreciate it,” he said.
“And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a goooood night.
“Goooood night, goooood night, have a good night,” he continued.
“I’m hoping they were just commenting on Rune and they weren’t disrespecting you,” the courtside interviewer said.
But Djokovic was emphatic.
“They were, they were, they were, they were,” he said.
“I am not accepting it. No, no, no. I know they were cheering for Rune but that’s an excuse to also boo.
“Listen, I have been on the tour for more than 20 years.
“I know all the tricks. I focus on the respectful people that pay for the ticket, and love tennis and appreciate the players.
“I have played in much more hostile environments, trust me … you guys can’t touch me.”
Djokovic is chasing his eighth Wimbledon title and a record 25th grand slam.
He headed for the Centre Court exit to initial applause before further chants of Rune followed.
In his seventh consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final, Djokovic will take on Alex de Minaur.
The Aussie is into the quarters for the first time after he defeated Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
But there was interesting end to the match, with De Minaur appearing to injure himself on the final point.
Rather than celebrate, De Minaur hobbled to the net, shook Fils’ hand, and looked very concerned when he sat on his chair.