Tennis legend and commentator John McEnroe slammed the Djokovic booing crowd at last night's French Open thriller between the Serbian and Rafael Nadal.
McEnroe was commentating for Eurosport during the evening game, which was won by Nadal 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6 (7-4), making the Spaniard Nadal clear favourite to win his record extending 14th men's singles title at the event.
Djokovic often comes under intense pressure from crowds, but given his record he seems to relish and embrace it, as was the case in his first round match against Diego Schwartzman when he cupped his ears to the booing crowd.
Unfortunately this was booing," said McEnroe last night. "I think it blows basically is what I think. I mean it’s crazy, come on. This guy is a credit to our sport, he comes out on the court, this is one of the greatest matches. They may never see - they will probably never see this match again on this court. Come on.
No other player has had to deal with more adversity. It is unfair, I’ve got to say that. This guy has turned lemons into lemonade more often than any player in the history of tennis, and if you don’t think it bothers him, you’re nuts! He is so mentally tough that he can deal with this and somehow channel that anger and frustration over what he feels is a lack of respect - and I feel it is too."
There were also complaints from both Nadal and Djokovic about the time of match, with both players criticising how late it kicked off at.
"It is without a doubt (too late). I understand television pays a lot of money but we need to find a balance," stated Nadal.
Djokovic added: "Broadcasters say it's going to be night match, day match. They give the money. They decide."
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