Novak Djokovic broke the silence: the Serbian and the friction with the public in the US Open

Novak Djokovic He demonstrated his validity again after imposing himself to the American Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of the US Open, with partials of 6-3, 7-5, 3-6 and 6-4 and 6-4 and Many condiments.

The Serbian sealed his pass to the semifinals in an intense atmosphere within the Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he not only had to face the resistance of his rival, but also to certain friction with the New York public.

During the third Set, when Fritz managed to recover and stay with the manga, a part of the stands began to demonstrate more loudly in favor of the local player. Djokovic, visibly uncomfortable with some reactions, did not hesitate to go to fans and express their discontent, which added an extra nuance of tension to a game already loaded with emotions.

In words to the Serbian press released by SportklubNovak Djokovic explained his friction with the public. “There were moments between serves in which people did not let me continue, shouting, cheering and applauding. Sometimes they passed the lineand that bothered me, but even more when the chair judge took fifteen minutes to whistle. From the moment he did, everything improved. I did not press Dumosois for fun, but because I should have done my job first, “said Serbian.

The episode did not surprise at all, since The Serbian has had an ambivalent relationship with the public throughout his career of the US Open. Although he has enjoyed great cheers in New York, he has also dealt with whistles and favoritisms towards his rivals, especially when he faces American tennis players.

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