World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has admitted that he is well aware that he is not the crowd favorite, but he has also gotten used to it. Last Friday, Djokovic beat Denis Kudla in three sets to advance to the round of 16 at Wimbledon.
“Look, honestly, it’s not something that people ignore. It’s a fact that I play 90% of my games, if not more than that, against the opponent, but also against the stadium,” said Djokovic with a smile addressing the Serbian press.
Djokovic is used to having the crowd against him
“The places where I get more support than my opponent are rare,” he said. “It’s something I’m used to, but on the other hand, I’m a human being with emotions, so it’s normal that sometimes it gets to me and annoys me when someone provokes me.
There were a few people there, but I don’t want to go into detail. My reactions were explosive, maybe more explosive than they should be, but I had to get it out of my system and put it back in its place. “
Djokovic was asked if he felt he didn’t have enough respect from the crowd. “You know, in the heat of the moment, these things happen,” he said. “You release the emotions, the stress, the pressure you feel on the court.
Yes, sometimes you might be looking for a little support or sometimes you just want to let it go. That’s what happened to me “Djokovic has had a huge season so far, winning the Australian Open and the French Open.
Djokovic, who will next play against Cristian Garin, aims to defend his crown at Wimbledon. The Serbian champion won the Wimbledon 2019 title after saving two match points against Roger Federer. Djokovic seems at the moment fully armed to defend his title at Wimbledon.
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