Serbians Novak Djokovic and Nina Stojanovic made quite an impression during their first mixed doubles win at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Most of all, it was Djokovic’s on-court demeanor that upset Brazilian Marcelo Melo, who competed with Luisa Stefani, more than the 6-3, 6-4 loss.

During the match, Djokovic landed a free overhead smash on Marcelo’s turned back. Moreover, he also celebrated empathetically in front of Brazilian technicians, making Marcelo uncomfortable.

As a result, the two-time Grand Slam doubles champion gave a brief on what ticked him off to the press.

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“Novak Djokovic has to have certain limits”: Marcelo Melo after Tokyo Olympics 2020 mixed doubles loss

Previously, Djokovic had talked to the press about the Brazilian energy and culture; however, Melo saw a different person on the court. Nevertheless, he accepted that it is a sport while emphasising that it isn’t the right way.

“I was impressed negative way. Being honest, I did not need any. Two days ago, he was doing a video talking about Brazil, energy Brazil and today plays that way. He had a smash he gave on my back, so unnecessary. Anyway, it’s a tennis game. Everyone tries to play the way they want, but I would never do that,” Melo said.

(Quotes are translated via Google Translate).

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Furthermore, Melo added that he had a hard time wrapping around what had happened. For this, he even recalled the play where Djokovic almost hit Luisa.

Melo continued, “Of course, he entered the court, he has to do whatever it takes to play, but he has to have certain limits. A lot of people will think whatever you want, and that’s it, but I don’t want to create controversy.”

To make things clear, the 37-year-old Brazilian even uploaded the video of him getting hit on Instagram.

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Did Djokovic respond to Marcelo Melo’s complaints?

Later on, the 20-time Grand Slam champion and Nina waited patiently for their turn to speak. When Djokovic was asked about Melo’s outburst, he confirmed that his opponent said things in the heat of the moment. However, he said that he had nothing to comment and left the press area.

Next up, Team Serbia will take on Germans Kevin Krawietz and Laura Siegemund for a place in the semifinals. Only time will tell if they will go all the way and ultimately win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.?

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