![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/novak-djokovic-booed-by-wimbledon-crowd-after-on-court-tantrum-during-final/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_unnamed-1.jpg&description=Novak Djokovic was taking on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final at Wimbledon when he smashed his racket against one of the posts holding up the net in frustration Novak Djokovic was roundly booed after smashing his racket against the net, denting one of the posts, after losing a game in the final set of the men's final at Wimbledon. The incident happened after the Serbian's opponent Carlos Alcaraz broke his serve in the third game of the fifth set on Centre Court. As he stormed back to his seat, the Serbian threw his racket against the wooden post, putting a dent in it and breaking his racket. The tennis legend was given a warning by umpire Fergus Murphy for a conduct violation. And the crowd packed in to watch the final loudly booed the Serbian for his temper tantrum, as Alcaraz pulled ahead in the deciding set. Former British star Andrew Castle was sympathetic towards Djokovic for his outburst of anger. Castle said in commentary on BBC Sport: "It's understandable how upset Djokovic would be. He has just lost his serve in the fifth set." Fans though were left livid by his actions and quickly took to social media to slam him. One wrote: "Djokovic has lost his head." Another added: "Djokovic throws a temper tantrum and now his wrist hurts. Serves him right." While a third said: "Djokovic the baby is throwing his toys out the pram, what's new.." A fourth concluded: "Djokovic antics are exactly why I've never liked him and he will never get the respect that Federer or Nadal has gotten when it's all said and done." Djokovic also appeared to hurt his wrist in the incident, which came after Alcaraz won a stunning break point. The Spaniard had lost the first set 6-1, before fighting back to take a 2-1 lead in sets. But Djokovic showed his champion pedigree to win the fourth set, sending the match to a decider. After going 2-1 up in the fifth set, Alcaraz pushed on to go 5-3 up, forcing Djokovic to serve to stay in the match. The Serbian had won the past four Wimbled){kind=link}
Novak Djokovic was taking on Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon when he smashed his racket against one of the posts holding up the net in frustration
Novak Djokovic was roundly booed after smashing his racket against the net, denting one of the posts, after losing a game in the final set of the men’s final at Wimbledon.
The incident happened after the Serbian’s opponent Carlos Alcaraz broke his serve in the third game of the fifth set on Centre Court. As he stormed back to his seat, the Serbian threw his racket against the wooden post, putting a dent in it and breaking his racket.
The tennis legend was given a warning by umpire Fergus Murphy for a conduct violation. And the crowd packed in to watch the final loudly booed the Serbian for his temper tantrum, as Alcaraz pulled ahead in the deciding set.
Former British star Andrew Castle was sympathetic towards Djokovic for his outburst of anger. Castle said in commentary on BBC Sport: “It’s understandable how upset Djokovic would be. He has just lost his serve in the fifth set.”