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London: 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 \u2018disrespectful fans\u2019 in the Center Court on Monday, July 08. Djokovic was ruthless both on and off the court as he marched onwards in London.<\/p>\n
There were chants of \u2018Ruuunnnee\u2019 whenever Holger Rune managed to trouble Novak Djokovic in their one-sided fourth-round match. Djokovic did not give the crowd a lot of moments to cheer for the Dane as he wrapped up the game in straight sets \u2014 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in a little over 2 hours. Thousands stayed back on a rainy evening in London to watch the fourth-round match, and they left home with memories of a dominant Djokovic on the court and an angry one off it.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a goooooood night! Goooooood night! Goooooood night!\u201d Djokovic said.<\/p>\n
Nick Kyrgios, who is part of the commentary panel in London, joined in the fun, sharing a post on X with Djokovic\u2019s viral wish for fans.<\/p>\n
Djokovic did not calm down even after the presenter intervened and told him he may have mistaken \u2018Rune\u2019 chants for booing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t accept that, no, no, no. I know there they were cheering for Rune but that\u2019s an excuse to also boo. Listen, I\u2019ve been on the tour for more than 20 years. So trust me, I know all the tricks. I know how it works. It\u2019s fine. It\u2019s fine,\u201d Djokovic said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI focus on respectful people that have respect that paid the ticket to come and watch tonight and love tennis and appreciate the players and the effort they put in. I have played in much more hostile environments. Trust me, you guys, you guys can\u2019t touch me,\u201d Djokovic said.<\/p>\n
The Serb was, as usual, fired up when he thought the majority of the crowd was against him. Djokovic brushed aside concerns about his knee as he made a statement of intent with a one-sided win in a match that was expected to be tested.<\/p>\n
Djokovic will next face ninth seed Alex de Minaur in what will be his 15th quarter-final in Wimbledon. Djokovic later went on to explain his on-court outburst, saying he is okay with such reactions from fans and it is what makes the sport a roller-coaster ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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