The Serb led Enzo Couacaud 6-1, 6-7, 6-2, 2-0, when he finally lost his cool at the incessant heckling by four fans dressed in ‘Where’s Wally?’ fancy dress. He approached the chair umpire and vented his fury regarding the fans, who, as it turns out, were also inebriated.
The 21-time Major champion revealed that the fans had not only been heckling him but were also provoking him throughout the match. He then demanded they be ejected from the stadium with immediate effect.
The four fans were escorted out of the stadium following the game.
Speaking on court after his win, the Serb still seemed a bit miffed by the situation even though he opined that the overall atmosphere was “electric.”
“I wanted to get through in three but credit to him, he played really well in that second set” - Novak Djokovic heaps praise on Enzo Couacaud
Novak Djokovic entered his match against Enzo Couacaud as the overwhelming favorite. Fans and experts expected the Serb to coast through in straight sets despite the latter suffering from a hamstring issue.
But he dropped the second set in a tiebreaker, sparking fears of a potential upset. Speaking on court after the win, the former World No. 1 heaped praise on the Frenchman’s performance in the second set, revealing that he would have preferred to win in straight sets.
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