Novak Djokovic barks back at Wimbledon boos in furious rant after Holger Rune win - 'You guys can't touch me'
Novak Djokovic delivered an angry response to his haters at Wimbledon
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Novak Djokovic sailed through to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after beating Holger Rune in straight sets, but he had some choice words for a few rowdy fans inside Centre Court.
Djokovic's dominance over the past decade has largely meant he's had to contend with a large portion of support in matches being with the underdog on the other side of the net.
That was the case once again on Monday evening with Rune's army making plenty of noise throughout the contest to try and get behind the young star.
The crowd appeared to be shouting 'Ruunnnnnne', to show their support for the 21-year-old.
Novak Djokovic delivered an angry response to his haters at Wimbledon
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The lack of support appeared to irk Djokovic during the match and the world No 2 put his lips together and shushed the crowd after clinching the second set.
Djokovic eventually wrapped up what turned out to be a comfortable victory in just over two hours.
But the seven-time Wimbledon champion had plenty he wanted to get off his chest to a section of the crowd he felt were being disrespectful to him.
"To all the fans that have respect and stayed here tonight, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart I appreciate it," Djokovic began.
"And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player - in this case me - have a gooooooooood night.
"Goooooood night. Gooood night."
Djokovic rejected the notion that the crowd were simply chanting for Rune and not showing him disrespect.
He added: "They were, they were, they were.
Novak Djokovic took aim at some of the hostility he received
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"I don't accept it. No, no, no.
"I know they were cheering for Rune, but that's also an excuse to boo.
"Listen, I've been on the tour for more than 20 years so I know all the tricks, I know how it works.
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Holger Rune had plenty of support inside Centre Court
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"It's fine, it's fine. I'm ok. I'm focused on the respectful people, they have respect, they pay the ticket to come and watch tonight and love tennis.
"They love tennis and appreciate the players and the effort that the players put in here.
"I've played in much more hostile environments, you guys can't touch me."
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