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marmar

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Tue Jul 9, 2024, 10:05 AM Jul 2024

Novak Djokovic tangles with Wimbledon crowd after match: 'You guys can't touch me' [View all]




Novak Djokovic grand slammed fans after advancing to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon on July 8.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who is the No. 2 seed in this year’s tournament, had some harsh words for the crowd after he defeated 15th-seeded Holger Rune, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-2, July 8 to move on to the quarterfinals.

“To all the fans that have respect and that stayed here tonight: Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate it. And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player — in this case, me — have a goooood night. Gooooood night. Gooooood night. Very gooooood night,” he said, emphasizing the “ooo” sound in “good” so it sounded like “boo.” .................(more)

https://www.today.com/news/sports/novak-djokovic-post-match-interview-wimbledon-fans-booed-rcna160821




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