"You guys can't touch me": Djokovic slams Wimbledon crowd
Novak Djokovic has launched into a staggering tirade after emerging from the Wimbledon courts victorious, after claiming the crowd was being "disrespectful" by booing him.
The Serbian tennis champ accused the audience after his 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Danish player Holger Rune, calling out the behaviour during his winning speech.
“To all the fans that have had respect and stayed here tonight, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I appreciate it,” he said.
“And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a goooood night."
“Goooood night, goooood night, have a good night,” he continued.
The on-court interviewer suggested that the crowd was chanting “Rooooon” and was not in fact booing, but Djokovic was determined.
“I’m hoping they were just commenting on Rune and they weren’t disrespecting you,” the courtside interviewer said, as Djokovic responded, “They were, they were, they were, they were.”
“I am not accepting it. No, no, no. I know they were cheering for Rune but that’s an excuse to also boo."
“Listen, I have been on the tour for more than 20 years."
“I know all the tricks. I focus on the respectful people that pay for the ticket, and love tennis and appreciate the players."
“I have played in much more hostile environments, trust me ... you guys can’t touch me.”
He then headed for the Centre Court exit to initial applause before further chants of "Ruuuuuuune" followed.
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