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Djokovic claims Wimbledon crowd disrespected him with ‘Rune’ chants
Novak Djokovic in action against Holger Rune on day eight of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, July 8, 2024

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.

Rather than Rune being able to knock Djokovic off stride, it was fans inside Centre Court which frustrated the 37-year-old after he took exception to the surname of his opponent repeatedly being chanted.

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