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Sep 2, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a shot against Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in a second round match on day four of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 2, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a shot against Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in a second round match on day four of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Serbian World No.1 Novak Djokovic was not happy with the crowd in Arthur Ashe during his first-round match against Holger Rune. Subsequently, in his second-round match at the US Open 2021, another incident with the crowd transpired. However, this time, it was a one-on-one engagement with a rude tennis fan.
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Apparently, a tennis fan in the front seats of the Arthur Ashe court deliberately disturbed Djokovic. He even screamed during an overhead and a forehand to put the Serbian ace off guard. What happened next was something the fan was calling on for himself.
Remarkably, Djokovic won the opening set despite the hindrance from the crowd member. Afterward, the Serbian ace gave the fan an epic stare to shut him down.
Coach is on his feet. đ@DjokerNole keeps the ball rolling on Arthur Ashe, the Serbian wins the second 6-3.
Read more: https://t.co/TmRbi27ZOo#USOpen pic.twitter.com/6HylkiBhh1â Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) September 3, 2021
Yet, even after the first set, the fan continued to attempt to distract the World No.1. Consequently, Djokovic complained to the chair umpire that he is disturbing him at âevery single point.â
In the video, the Serbian ace is seen trying to explain his situation, hoping that it would not continue from thereon.
Irritado, Djokovic reclamou e a cmera flagrou o torcedor que fazia barulho na arquibancada!
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Notably, after that, the fan kept quiet as the 20-time Grand Slam champion continued on his path to the 2021 Grand Slam. And, in a mere 100 minutes, he grabbed a straight-set victory over Dutch professional Tallon Griekspoor.
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Tennis reacts to Novak Djokovic being heckled by a fan at the US Open 2021
Although there are a few naysayers, Djokovic has had a huge army of loyal support throughout his career. Accordingly, when the world saw a fan pushing him, they took to Twitter to express their thoughts.
One tennis fan rightfully said, âNovak Djokovic doesnât deserve to be heckled, I donât care how you feel about him as a Tennis player, he deserves so much respect.â
Novak Djokovic doesn't deserve to be heckled, I don't care how you feel about him as a Tennis player, he deserves so much respect
â Booker Washington (@bookwashington) September 3, 2021
Another Djokovic fan got emotional and shared a picture of the fan that went against the Serb at the US Open 2021. Despite the fanâs attempts to disrupt his game, the 34-year-old booked a comfortable win to qualify for the third round.
Send your security to first row near the sideline and remove the bastard from Arthur Ashe stadion!
Disgusting crowd!! pic.twitter.com/sPQRB6E5rCâ metropolis2049 (@metropolis2049) September 3, 2021
Some other fans tweets are as follows:
@usopen the umpire should remove the fan running the interference attempting to throw Djokovic off his game!
â perry bonnell (@p_bonnell) September 3, 2021
The same crowd which is heckling and calling out to distract Djokovic on almost EVERY SINGLE point will be disappointed when Novak doesn't celebrate with them after winning this match.
Oh the irony đ€š#USOpenâ Sayantan (@jojogotschwifty) September 3, 2021
In the third round, Djokovic will face Kei Nishikori. Without any doubt, no tennis fan would want to miss the battle.
Do you think Djokovic will go on to lift the US Open 2021 title and complete the Grand Slam feat? Or which player can stop him? Only time will tell the answers.
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