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After the victory over Naomi Osaka, Iga Svetek addressed the fans in the stands and spoke about their behavior. Novak Djokovic was asked about her words.
In the second round of the Roland Garros Grand Slam, Iga Świątek defeated Naomi Osaka in three sets. It was a match full of nerves, emotions and ups and downs. The Polish won the first match (7:6), but later Osaka took control of the court. In the second group, Światek gave up only one match. In the third set, the Japanese woman was already leading 5-2 and 30-0, then took control of the match ball, but in the end she had to accept the superiority of the Polish actress.
Świątek managed to turn the tide of the match by winning the last five games and the entire match. After the game, she gave a traditional on-court interview. During which she addressed the crowd. I asked them not to shout during rallies and to support the players only during the breaks between points.
Her words speak loudly in the world of tennis. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has already announced that organizers will intervene against fans who behave inappropriately. Novak Djokovic was asked about Svitek’s reaction.
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-They are very passionate fans. It can be complicated sometimes. I’ve been in situations where they haven’t been supportive, but I’ve also been through difficult times. Of course, you always want to be the one receiving support or at least want to feel a neutral atmosphere on the field. This is not possible when we play against a French tennis player. We have to be ready to fight,” Djokovic said, according to Puntodebreak.com.
The Serbian tennis player commented on the fans’ behavior towards Belgian David Goffin. He faced Frenchman Giovanni Mpiche Pericard.
– I watched some moments of Goffin’s match, and it is true that in certain moments the fans were noisy and misbehaved, but this is part of sports. It’s something that also happens in football and basketball. He added: “I agree with the players who rebel against that.”
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