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The world’s number-one tennis player Novak Djokovic usually known for his humble and grounded personality, is often spotted engaging in banters with the Italian crowd at the stadium. So much so that for the rest of the tennis fraternity, Djokovic’s conflict with Italian tennis fans has almost become a usual scene in the tournaments. Well, his love-hate relationship with the Italian crowd has made it to the headlines again.

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Now, fans are not always very supportive of every tennis player. Sometimes, their demotivating attitude kills a player’s confidence. The crowd tried to attempt this stunt on Djokovic. Nevertheless, the latter proved why he is unbeatable with such shallow tricks.

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Sarcastic Novak Djokovic manages the trolls with his own twist

This world’s number one tennis star recently posted a picture from his Monte Carlo Masters participation in Monaco on Instagram with the caption – “I dedicate this victory to the orchestra. #rolexmastersmontecarlo.” The photo presented Djokovic from the back, looking at the crowd with his hands up in the air, imitating the motions of a conductor hilariously. Now this Serbian legend had his match against Lorenzo Musetti and defeated the Italian ATP star. While Djokovic was supposed to receive applause for such brilliance, angry Italian fans started booing him to break his confidence.

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However, Djokovic not only dismantled the crowd’s wrong intentions but interacted with them teasingly. At last, this Serbian tennis legend dropped a mindblowing victory in the first set of the match. It not only shut down the crowd but also showed who is the ultimate GOAT in the scene.

However, the strenuous relationship between Djokovic and Italian fans is not new. Fans who watched the Nitto ATP finals last year would relate to this Monaco incident with Djokovic’s match against Sinner in Turin.

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Novak Djokovic turns sarcastic to the disrespectful crowd at his match against Sinner in last year’s ATP finals

During Djokovic’s second-round match against Sinner at the Nitto ATP finals, the world’s number-one ATP star faced a similar situation in Turin. The crowd at the stadium started booing at the Serb to break his confidence. On the contrary, Djokovic didn’t lose his calm for a moment but again teased the crowd by showing hand gestures like a conductor. Djokovic simply played along with the crowd without losing his confidence and showed a great display of sense of humor.

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The repetitions of such events during the Monte Carlo Masters showcase that Italian fans are truly dedicated to helping their players win against Djokovic. However, the Serbian tennis legend is equally good at handling his calm and dropping a befitting reply to the trolls with his skills.

Read more: Did You Know That Novak Djokovic’s Coach Nenad Zimonjic Fought to Restore Past Glory to Doubles in Tennis?

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Upasana Banerjee

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Upasana Banerjee is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a degree in Comparative Literature, she excels at weaving narratives and brining unique perspective to a graceful sport like Tennis. Whether it is dissecting player strategies or reflecting on timeless themes, Upasana's deep-rooted passion for the sport allows her to share insights and expert takes on any topic she covers. When away from the ES Desk, this true explorer can be found making plans for her next adventure trip.

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