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Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic clashed with British fans after Serbia’s Davis Cup quarter-final success in Malaga. “There was disrespect throughout the match,” the 36-year-old complained after his 6:4, 6:4 in the second singles against Cameron Norrie (28, ATP 18) and confronted the supporters after the match. The British fan group needs to “learn how to behave”.
After the match, the fans tried to drown out Djokovic’s victory speech with drums. “I tried to talk and they started playing drums deliberately to prevent me from talking,” the world number one explained: “It is normal for fans to cross the line, and in the heat of the moment you have to react and show that this kind of behavior is not allowed.”
During his speech, the Serbian also had a fierce verbal battle with some fans. “Today we will sleep quite well. Just keep going. Learn how to respect players. Shut up, be quiet and go home.”
Third duel with Sinner in eleven days
The spectators could “do whatever they want, but I will respond to it,” Djokovic said. He already felt disturbed by the British fans during the match. After winning the first set, the world number 1 gave the British a kiss, and in the second set he held his hand to his ear after each point won.
“They tried to annoy me the whole match, so we had a chat at the end,” said the 24-time Grand Slam champion. The provocations of the British spectators had no effect; the Serbs secured their ticket to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Great Britain. Djokovic is now undefeated in 21 Davis Cup matches, making it his 44th win overall. He has overtaken Nenad Zimonjic (47) and is now the holder of the Serbian record.
On Saturday there is a match with Italy in the semi-finals and most likely a reunion with Jannik Sinner (21, ATP 4). The two already faced each other twice last week during the ATP finals. The South Tyrolean won the group stage, but Djokovic had the upper hand in the final. (AFP/che)
Source : Blick
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