The Davis Cup match between Serbia and Italy went as expected. The high-intensity clash saw the fans become involved with the players. Novak Djokovic was expected to rock on the court, but his emotions were seen off the court. Djokovic was involved in an outburst with the fans after the match. It even made his old rival, Andy Murray, comment on the incident as Italy staged an upset to beat Serbia.
The fans were overjoyed when the semifinal was over as they began the celebrations, which angered Djokovic. He even told them to shut up. Murray took to X and appreciated the crowd for its behavior. The fans went at Murray for his opinion. “For your own good, free yourself from your jealousy towards Djokovic,” commented a fan on Murray’s post.
For your own good, @andy_murray, free yourself from your jealousy towards Djokovic.
You are a great tennis player & your comeback from the injury has been nothing short of impressive & inspiring.
Scotland has produced many great people. You have the opportunity to be one of…
— Genku (玄空) (@Dogenku) November 24, 2023
Andy murray mr woke speaker of truth … selective truth. Truly Mr sanctimonious. 🤦♀️ https://t.co/C5uB6ShqPv
— 🐊div (@teamidemo) November 24, 2023
Except the GB hooligan fans who didn’t respect the spirit of the sport 🤷🏻♀️ https://t.co/pQh7R9UZzO
— Delphine 🎾❤️🦋🐌🐺🐊 (@delph7tennis) November 24, 2023
The former world No. 1 said that players must be prepared for these situations. Murray mentioned that it’s normal for the fans to cross the line at the Davis Cup. Meanwhile, Djokovic has not commented on the incident after Serbia’s exit in the semifinal. It was Djokovic’s last match of the season, and it did not end in the way as expected. The Serbian will now rest after completing a brilliant season.
Jannik Sinner ends decade-long streak of Novak Djokovic at Malaga
Djokovic suffered a heartbreaking loss in the Davis Cup semifinal. He lost in three sets against Jannik Sinner. The 36-year-old had three match points but could not close out a memorable win. Sinner provided the breakthrough for Italy, and his win put them back in the tie. He ended Djokovic’s 12-year reign at the Davis Cup. The Serbian last lost a Davis Cup match in 2011 against Juan Martin Del Potro.
Sinner snapped a 21-match winning streak for Djokovic at the event. The young Italian became the third player to defeat Djokovic twice in 12 days. It was also the only fourth time the world No. 1 lost a player after having match points. It stands out as Sinner’s biggest win on tour yet and secured a crucial point in the tie. A few hours later, Italy reached the finals of the Davis Cup for the first time in 25 years.
The 22-year-old is playing in his third Davis Cup for Italy. He has picked up eight wins in nine matches so far, and Italy will pin their hopes on him again in the final. Italy will be playing against Australia, and they are the favorites to take the title. The Australian team has a good doubles combination, but it is Italy all the way through in the singles.