Djokovic confident of victory – despite quarterfinal booing

Language confusion, or? The world's second-best Novak Djokovic is on to the quarterfinals in Wimbledon but was annoyed despite that over a part of the audience on Centre Court. The part that, according to the Serb, tried to boo him out of the tournament in the quickly settled three-set victory against the Dane Holger Rune.

» Updated: August 21 2024

» Published: July 09 2024

Djokovic confident of victory – despite quarterfinal booing
Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/TT

Share this article

Language confusion, or?

World number two Novak Djokovic is through to the quarterfinals in Wimbledon, but was upset despite this over a part of the audience on Centre Court. The part that, according to the Serb, tried to boo him out of the tournament in the quickly settled three-set victory against the Dane Holger Rune.

Rune's supporters usually drag out his last name when they cheer, it becomes roughly "Ruuuuuune!". But in Djokovic's ears, it was a drawn-out "Booooo!", which he let the audience understand directly after the match ball in the victory interview that goes out on the stadium's sound system.

It didn't help that the interviewer tried to get Djokovic to believe that they maybe cheered for Rune, not booed against the opponent.

Trust me, I've been on the tour for over 20 years. I know all the tricks, I know how it goes, countered Djokovic.

Holger Rune then?

If you don't know what happened, it probably sounded like "boo", said the Dane.

Djokovic heartily thanked all those who, according to him, showed respect. The others he wished a "gooood evening, a really gooood evening" and made it sound a bit like someone who booed.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Bayern's Uli Hoeness Criticizes Premier League's Billion-Spending Spree
1 MIN READ

Bayern's Uli Hoeness Criticizes Premier League's Billion-Spending Spree

Swedish Football Agents Investigated for Organized Crime Links
1 MIN READ

Swedish Football Agents Investigated for Organized Crime Links

How to Watch Tre Kronor's Olympic Ice Hockey Matches
1 MIN READ

How to Watch Tre Kronor's Olympic Ice Hockey Matches

Ugandan Running Stars Kiplimo and Cheptegei to Miss World Championship
1 MIN READ

Ugandan Running Stars Kiplimo and Cheptegei to Miss World Championship

Djokovic Advances to US Open Semifinal, Faces Alcaraz Next
2 MIN READ

Djokovic Advances to US Open Semifinal, Faces Alcaraz Next

Sabalenka Advances to US Open Semifinal After Vondrousova Withdrawal
1 MIN READ

Sabalenka Advances to US Open Semifinal After Vondrousova Withdrawal

Chris Froome's Crash: Wife Reveals Life-Threatening Heart Injury
1 MIN READ

Chris Froome's Crash: Wife Reveals Life-Threatening Heart Injury

Smederna Secure First Leg Win in Swedish Speedway Semifinals
1 MIN READ

Smederna Secure First Leg Win in Swedish Speedway Semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz Advances to US Open Semifinals with Win Over Lehecka
2 MIN READ

Carlos Alcaraz Advances to US Open Semifinals with Win Over Lehecka

Polish CEO Apologizes for Taking Signed Cap from Boy at US Open
1 MIN READ

Polish CEO Apologizes for Taking Signed Cap from Boy at US Open

Norwegian Athletes Face Challenges with Gender Testing for World Championship
1 MIN READ

Norwegian Athletes Face Challenges with Gender Testing for World Championship

Swedish Coach Marcus Tjärnberg Suspended for Six Matches After Chokehold Incident
1 MIN READ

Swedish Coach Marcus Tjärnberg Suspended for Six Matches After Chokehold Incident

Tobias Gulliksen Transfers from Djurgården to Rapid Wien
2 MIN READ

Tobias Gulliksen Transfers from Djurgården to Rapid Wien

Elias Ymer Skips Davis Cup Match Against Tunisia to Focus on Schedule
3 MIN READ

Elias Ymer Skips Davis Cup Match Against Tunisia to Focus on Schedule

ITTF Confirms Petra Sörling's Re-election Amid Election Dispute
1 MIN READ

ITTF Confirms Petra Sörling's Re-election Amid Election Dispute

Alexander Isak Thanks Newcastle After Transfer to Liverpool
2 MIN READ

Alexander Isak Thanks Newcastle After Transfer to Liverpool

Biathlon Official Anders Besseberg's Appeal Denied, Faces Prison Sentence
1 MIN READ

Biathlon Official Anders Besseberg's Appeal Denied, Faces Prison Sentence

Sven-Göran Eriksson's Manor Price Reduced Again
1 MIN READ

Sven-Göran Eriksson's Manor Price Reduced Again

Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak's Summer Transfers Stir Debate
3 MIN READ

Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak's Summer Transfers Stir Debate

Hammarby Transfers Jusef Erabi to Genk
1 MIN READ

Hammarby Transfers Jusef Erabi to Genk