Novak Djokovic hits booing fans with Jude Bellingham celebration after beating Boris Becker prodigy

Novak Djokovic Channels His Inner Jude Bellingham in Thrilling Victory

Novak Djokovic displayed his versatility and creativity on the tennis court after a thrilling three-set win over Holger Rune. The 24-time grand slam champion outperformed the young Danish player, overcoming a hostile Parisian crowd in the process. The final score was 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 in favor of Djokovic.

During the match, Djokovic amused the crowd by imitating Jude Bellingham’s iconic celebration. He spread his arms and turned to all sides of the court, paying tribute to the unstoppable Real Madrid and England midfielder.

It is worth noting that Djokovic has never been the crowd’s favorite player, but the Parisians showed a particularly hostile reaction following his clash with umpire Renaud Lichtenstein over a contentious challenge by Rune in the second set.

Rune had the support of his new coach, Boris Becker, who was previously Djokovic’s coach and helped him win six grand slam titles.

Despite the challenges he faced, Djokovic displayed his tenacity and advanced to the semi-finals, seeking redemption for his loss to Rune in the 2022 final. The 36-year-old Serbian described Rune as a player with a similar style to his own and acknowledged the strange sensation of having Becker sit in the opposing box.

Reflecting on the controversy surrounding the second set, Djokovic admitted that the boos from the crowd didn’t affect him, but acknowledged that the conversation would have been different if he had lost the match.

Following the match, Djokovic expressed his frustration with the umpire’s decision regarding Rune’s challenge in a crucial moment. He believed that the umpire should not have allowed the challenge, as it could have potentially changed the outcome of the match. Djokovic emphasized the difficulty of the situation for the chair umpire but maintained his stance on the issue.