Novak Djokovic made quick work of his Round of 16 opponent, Holger Rune, but he called out Wimbledon fans for being 'disrespectful' in his eyes during the match.
Novak Djokovic continued his run at Wimbledon on Monday when he defeated No. 15 Holger Rune in the Round of 16 on Center Court. However, Djokovic made things quite awkward after the match when he called out the fans in the stands, saying they were 'disrespectful' throughout the match. Rune, a 21-year-old Danish tennis star, was receiving love from fans throughout the match, with many seemingly chanting 'Rune!' when he scored. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.
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