Novak Djokovic reacts throughout the Davis Cup quarterfinal match between Serbia and Great Britain at on November 23, 2023 in Malaga, Spain
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Novak Djokovic accused British fans of disrespect throughout Serbia’s Davis Cup quarterfinal victory in Malaga on Thursday.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner mentioned some fans had tried to annoy him throughout his straight units win over Cameron Norrie and snapped at them after they drummed loudly throughout his post-match interview, telling them to shut up.
“Learn how to respect players. No, you shut up! No, you be quiet!” Djokovic instructed the fans as they drummed.
“That’s disrespect but that’s something you have to be prepared for in a Davis Cup,” he later instructed reporters.
“It’s normal that sometimes fans step over the line. In the heat of the moment sometimes you react too and you… show that you don’t allow this kind of behaviour.
“I imply, they’ll do no matter they need however I’m going to reply to that. They had been making an attempt to annoy me all the match, so yeah, we had a little bit little bit of a chat ultimately,” he added.
Djokovic said he was not feeling fresh after a long season but wanted to end the year by helping Serbia with the Davis Cup.
“Being there on the courtroom for my nation is at all times additional push, additional motivation,” added the 36-year-old world number one, who is looking to complete a remarkable year after winning three Grand Slam titles and the ATP Finals.
“Part of me appears ahead to relaxation and recalibration and depart the racquet on the facet however proper now I can’t permit myself to get pleasure from these ideas about holidays.”
Serbia face Italy within the semi-finals on Saturday
