Djokovic Leads Serbia Towards The 2023 Davis Cup Semifinals
JAKARTA The world number one, Novak Djokovic, led his country Serbia to qualify for the 2023 Davis Cup semifinals after stopping England.
Djokovic showed his class and secured a 6-4 and 6-4 victory over Cameron Norrie at the Martin Carpenter Arena, Malaga, Spain, Thursday, November 23, 2023 evening WIB.
After the match, Djokovic got into tensions with British fans trying to disturb his interview with the sounds of musical instruments.
"You have to learn how to show respect," said the owner of the 24 Grand Slam titles, as reported by the BBC.
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Jack Draper first lost 6-7 (2-7) and 6-7 (6) against Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening match.
The result made Corrie inevitably stop Djokovic. The meeting with world number one was the first time in his career.
Djokovic and Corrie's match then heated up because of the actions of British supporters. During his victory, Djokovic made several gestures that made British fans even hotter.
He had celebrated his performance at the end of the first set with a kiss gesture to British fans who ridiculed him.
In addition, he also covered his ear with his palms towards them at the end of the match.
"They can do whatever they want, but I will respond. That's what happened," Djokovic said.
In the semifinals of Serbia will face Italy. This team came from behind to stop the Netherlands with a score of 2-1.