Djokovic rips Wimbledon crowd after mistaking 'Rune' chants for boos

Novak Djokovic wasn't happy with the Wimbledon crowd during his Round of 16 match against Holger Rune after perceived disrespect, mistaking 'Rune' chants for boos.

Josh Sanchez | Jul 8, 2024

Jul 8, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his match against Holger Rune of Denmark (not shown) on day eight of The Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports / Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Novak Djokovic punched his ticket to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after a dominant performance against No. 15-seed Holger Rune on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.

Djokovic, who is the tournament's No. 2 seed, got sassy with the crowd after some perceived disrespect.

The World No. 2 beat Rune in straight sets, but misunderstood what the crowd was chanting during the match. The crowd was supporting Denmark's Rune with chants of "RUUUUUUUUNE," but Djokovic thought he was being booed.

"I know they are cheering from Rune, but that’s just an excuse for also boo me," Djokovic said in his post-match interview.

He also mocked the crowd during his interview, wishing the crowd a "GOOOOOOOOODNIGHT!"

Seems Djokovic also thought the so-called 'Rune' chants were booing...

Confused as to what was behind it if it was booing - and if they are chanting Rune then why extend it sooo much?

Anyway, good effort from Rune. Not his best, but difficult to beat Djokovic anyhow… https://t.co/GwRitGNpSc pic.twitter.com/OYGUks87Q3
— Clegg Bamber (@CleggBamber) July 8, 2024

Next for Djokovic is a quarterfinal showdown with Australia's Alex de Minaur on Wednesday, July 10. De Minaur is the No. 9 seed in the tournament; he earned his quarterfinal berth by beating Arthur Fils of France in four sets.

The Wimbledon gentleman's final is set for Sunday, July 14, on Centre Court. The match will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET on ESPN.

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