Novak Djokovic claims Wimbledon crowd disrespected him with ‘Rune’ chants

A last-16 tie with Rune had been expected to be Djokovic’s biggest test since having surgery on a torn meniscus last month.
Novak Djokovic criticised some crowd members on Centre Court (Mike Egerton/PA)
Novak Djokovic criticised some crowd members on Centre Court (Mike Egerton/PA)

Novak Djokovic took aim at Centre Court spectators he claimed disrespected him during a straight-sets win over Holger Rune in the Wimbledon fourth round.

A last-16 tie with Rune had been expected to be Djokovic’s biggest test since having surgery on a torn meniscus last month, but the 24-time grand slam winner eased into the quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory.

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