Novak Djokovic storms out of BBC interview amid Wimbledon 'disrespect'
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, created a stir at Wimbledon 2024 when he abruptly walked out of a BBC interview after being repeatedly questioned about his outburst at the Centre Court crowd. The incident occurred following his fourth-round win against Holger Rune, where Djokovic accused the crowd of being disrespectful.
The controversy began when Djokovic, visibly upset by the behavior of some spectators, lashed out at the crowd during his on-court interview. He claimed that the fans were booing him, although the presenter suggested they were actually cheering for Rune. Despite the presenter’s attempt to clarify the situation, Djokovic remained adamant about the perceived disrespect.
During the subsequent BBC interview, Djokovic's frustration grew as the reporter focused solely on the crowd incident. After answering three questions about the crowd, Djokovic snapped, asking if there were any questions about the match or other topics. When the reporter prepared to ask about his upcoming quarter-final match against Alex de Minaur, Djokovic walked out of the interview, accompanied by his representative.
How the interview ended:
Question: «with Alex DM next?»
Djokovic answered, «Yeah, I look forward to it, it's gonna be a tough one. Thanks!»
BBC Sport confirmed the walkout on social media, stating, «Novak Djokovic walked away from our post-match interview last night after we asked him about his reaction to some of the Centre Court crowd.»
Djokovic's reaction to the crowd and his subsequent
