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Djokovic involved in heated exchange with French crowd

(Pics: AFP)

Mid-Day
Sports
By Atharva Upasani
Published May 28, 2026

Novak Djokovic hits out at Paris crowd after boos during tense Roland Garros clash

The Serbian was unhappy with a section of the Roland Garros crowd after being repeatedly booed during his second-round clash against Frenchman Valentin Royer

Djokovic accused the Paris spectators of showing “no respect” throughout the match

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