Novak Djokovic was upset with the Wimbledon crowd during his fourth-round match in 2024.
He criticized the audience for how they chanted Holger Rune’s name, which sounded like booing. Rune, used to such chants, defended the crowd, and Ivan Ljubicic agreed with him.
Ljubicic mentioned hearing similar cheers before and doubted fans would boo their own player. He said, “I’ve heard Rune fans celebrate like this before. If they did it to annoy Nole, it’s something they’ve already done.”
Fan Behavior and Reactions:
Ljubicic found it odd to celebrate a point with boos but thought Djokovic used it as motivation. “This is an original way,” he noted, adding that using boos for focus was unique.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 38 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Fans might think it’s all part of the game and adds drama to matches.
Despite not wanting to dwell on the controversy, Ljubicic praised Djokovic’s performance against his younger rival. Djokovic won easily in straight sets.
Before Wimbledon started, there were doubts about Djokovic’s fitness. However, each match showed he remained a top contender for the title.
“But we have to talk about his match,” Ljubicic said. “Perfect tennis. If this was a test… Novak is there.”
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