Twitter reacts as Hyeon Chung sends Novak Djokovic out of the Australian Open 2018

Chung upset the six-time champion 7-6(4), 7-5, 7-6(3) to enter the quarter-finals.

The third quarter of the #AusOpen men's draw started with:

#4 A. Zverev
#5 Thiem
#9 Wawrinka, 2014 champ
#14 Djokovic, 6x champ
#20 Bautista Agut, last week's Auckland champ
#32 M. Zverev, last year's QFist

It ends with #58 Hyeon Chung vs #97 Tennys Sandgren in the QFs.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 22, 2018

How on Earth did we go from a Thiem v Djokovic QF to a Sandgren v Chung QF? pic.twitter.com/YSwow0lW6i
— Visha A (@vishaarqui) January 22, 2018

In 2016, 19 y/o Hyeon Chung played Djokovic for the first time. It was like a dream to play his idol despite losing in straight sets. Two years later they met again but this time he beat his idol - in straight sets. THIS is the dream, son. Inspiring. #AusOpen
— Aysha Ridzuan (@ayshardzn) January 22, 2018

Hyeon Chung goes 7-6 7-5 up on Djokovic. Somewhere the man from Kia Motors surely does a fist pump.
— Mike Dickson (@Mike_Dickson_DM) January 22, 2018

Huge congratulations to #Chung on defeating six time champion #Djokovic. Stayed so cool and in the zone to play truly outstanding tennis. Absolutely stunning performance 🔥. #AusOpen
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) January 22, 2018

Chung is a breath of fresh air, I love his game, his character, his ability & his on-court demeanour.
— Laurén. (@_SerenaChelski) January 22, 2018

Chung's got jokes.... "I'm younger than Novak. I can play for 2 more hours"
— Genny SS (@genny_ss) January 22, 2018

My goodness this kid knows how to rock and play ! @HyeonChung overcomes @DjokerNole in straight sets (7-6 7-5 7-6). Simply massive! / Un Novak Djokovic diminué par son coude, mais un Hyeon Chung en 🔥 qui réussit LA perf' ! Chung est en 1/4 F #AusOpen 📷©Corinne Dubreuil/FFT pic.twitter.com/3qCizDGEWL
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) January 22, 2018

2008: 10 years ago 20 year old Djokovic defeated 12 slam titlist Federer in straight sets ( 3rd set breaker)

2018: 21 year old Chung beats 12 slam titlist Djokovic in straight sets (3rd set breaker)#AusOpen
— Roger Laver (@DonaldTendulkar) January 22, 2018

Hyeon Chung kneels on the court of the Rod Laver Arena after defeating Novak Djokovic and making it into the quarter-finals pic.twitter.com/Wr6F5gFQtp
— Alex Ellinghausen (@ellinghausen) January 22, 2018

Absolutely standing ovation for brilliant performance from Chung taking out Djoker welcome 🙏 to the big time
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) January 22, 2018

#AusOpen Chung: "I don't know how I did it, I'm just honoured to play with Djokovic. I just try to copy Novak, he's my idol. If we go on, I can play more, I'm younger than Novak! (laughter)"
— Ubitennis (@Ubitennis) January 22, 2018

From humble beginnings, a star is born 🌟

We first met Hyeon Chung five years ago, when he finished runner-up in the #Wimbledon boys' singles.

Now, he's into the quarter-finals of the #AusOpen after beating Novak Djokovic 👏 pic.twitter.com/iIC2jQwFB0
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) January 22, 2018

The passing shots on this guy! 🔥🔥🔥 #Chung
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) January 22, 2018

Amazing performance by Hyeon Chung. So calm, so quick, so good. Two great stories with Sandgren and Chung to play for a spot in the semi's. Looking forward to it already!
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) January 22, 2018

That was the most Novak-esque performance I’ve seen - and it was by Chung!! Truly incredible performance. Wow. #chung #ausopen
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) January 22, 2018

Chung is doing to Novak what Novak has done to everyone for the past 5years. #ausopen
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) January 22, 2018

General Chung is so gonna pwn all our faveshttps://t.co/uco06rb5kZ
— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) January 22, 2018

Everybody Hyeon Chung tonight! The 21 y-o from Korea is a baller.. I know Novak wasn’t right in mind or body, but Chung was incredible tonight. Answered every question. He’s announced himself. @AustralianOpen
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) January 22, 2018

How's this for #MondayMotivation?

21-year-old Hyeon Chung knocks out six-time #AusOpen champion Novak Djokovic to become the first Korean EVER to reach a Grand Slam QF 👏 pic.twitter.com/gSa9oOfPzK
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 22, 2018

Chung becomes only the 3rd man to defeat Djokovic in straight sets at Australian Open

The last two times Djoker lost in straight sets at AO,the opponent went on to win the title.

Against Safin in 2005: 6-0,6-2,6-1 ( his 1st ever AO match)
Federer in R4 in 2007: 6-2, 7-6, 6-3
— Vipul (@Sporty_Baba) January 22, 2018