WATCH: Novak Djokovic slams fans at Wimbledon 2024 after overcoming Holger Rune challenge in R16

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was seen in an animated moodafter his Round of 16 clash on Monday (Jul 8) where he overcame the challenge of Holger Rune to reach his 60th Grand Slam quarterfinal. Djokovic, in his post-match interview, slammed the fans for booing him and took a massive dig at the crowd in the famous Center Court of Wimbledon. Djokovic beat Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and will play Alex de Minaur for a place in the semis.

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Having secured an easy win against Rune, Djokovic addressed a section of fans in the post-match who were booing the former champion whenever he was on the back foot against Rune. This did not go well with Djokovic and he slammed the fans during the post-match interview.

"To all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a goooooood night! Goooooood night! Goooooood night!" Djokovic said.

The Serbian star has been in great form at the Wimbledon Championships this year and dropped sets only in the second and third rounds. However, when he intervened to protect the fans, Djokovic claimed that the fans were taking a dig at him and not cheering his opponent Rune.

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"I don't accept that, no, no, no. I know there they were cheering for Rune but that's an excuse to also boo. Listen, I've been on the tour for more than 20 years. So trust me, I know all the tricks. I know how it works. It's fine. It's fine," Djokovic said.

"I focus on respectful people that have respect that paid the ticket to come and watch tonight and love tennis and appreciate the players and the effort they put in. I have played in much more hostile environments. Trust me, you guys, you guys can't touch me," Djokovic said.

While the incident might not have gone well with Djokovic, his prime focus will now be on winning his eighth Wimbledon title which could also mean he bags a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title. If he manages to win the Wimbledon title, he will become the most successful singles player of all time in any gender where he will leapfrog Margaret Court’s tally of 24 Grand Slam titles.