"Novak Djokovic always so transparent, I love him" - Tennis fans hail Serb's response to Cameron Norrie's on-court antics at Italian Open 2023

Tennis fans showered praise on Novak Djokovic for the way he responded to some of Cameron Norrie's on-court actions during their match at the 2023 Italian Open.The Serb reached his 17th quarterfinal in Rome in as many appearances when he beat Norrie 6-3, 6-4 in the fourth round on Tuesday, May 16. The match which lasted an hour and 30 minutes saw Djokovic break his opponent thrice, hitting 21 winners to 18 from Norrie.In a post-match press conference, top seed Novak Djokovic complained about a few things that he didn't like as far as Norrie's behavior was concerned. This included a smash from Norrie that hit Djokovic, frequent fist-bumping from the Brit, and requesting a medical timeout at 5-4 in the second set.“From the very beginning, he was doing all the things that were allowed,” Djokovic said. “He’s allowed to take a medical timeout, hit a player, say ‘c’mon’ in the face every single point from basically the first game. Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it’s not fair play, it’s not how we treat each other.&quot;Fans were impressed with Djokovic's response, lauding him for sending a message to Norrie in a dignified manner.&quot;Always find this sort of thing fascinating because Djokovic even admits that Norrie did nothing wrong and yet he was still able to use that feeling of being disrespected- even if Norrie never intentionally meant it that way! - to fire him up. Champion mentality,&quot; a fan tweeted.Scott Barclay@BarclayCard18Always find this sort of thing fascinating because Djokovic even admits that Norrie did nothing wrong and yet he was still able to use that feeling of being disrespected- even if Norrie never intentionally meant it that way! - to fire him up.Champion mentality. twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayolNovak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot;782Novak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot; https://t.co/srqSFmlAz5Always find this sort of thing fascinating because Djokovic even admits that Norrie did nothing wrong and yet he was still able to use that feeling of being disrespected- even if Norrie never intentionally meant it that way! - to fire him up.Champion mentality. twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…&quot;Gotta love Novak’s response. He is confused by Norrie’s on court behavior coz he’s nice off court, admits he didn’t do anything technically illegal but says this is the stuff that everyone knows is unsportsmanlike. Norrie’s approach is very much in the college gutter IMO,&quot; a user wrote.Chris Nolen@LoveAsInZeroGotta love Novak’s response. He is confused by Norrie’s on court behavior coz he’s nice off court, admits he didn’t do anything technically illegal but says this is the stuff that everyone knows is unsportsmanlike.Norrie’s approach is very much in the college gutter IMO. #IBI23 twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayolNovak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot;181Novak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot; https://t.co/srqSFmlAz5Gotta love Novak’s response. He is confused by Norrie’s on court behavior coz he’s nice off court, admits he didn’t do anything technically illegal but says this is the stuff that everyone knows is unsportsmanlike.Norrie’s approach is very much in the college gutter IMO. #IBI23 twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…&quot;What a class response to a relatively difficult question. Well done Nole and don't listen to those pathetic haters,&quot; another tweet read.G.o.a.t@Vuk135@tumcarayol What a class response to a relatively difficult question. Well done Nole and don't listen to those pathetic haters 23@tumcarayol What a class response to a relatively difficult question. Well done Nole and don't listen to those pathetic haters 🔥🔥🔥Here are some more reactions:Nemanja Ugljesic@UgljesicNemanja@tumcarayol honest response, i wonder what would Norrie say about this?! Novak was preety respectfull whenever they played and always had nice words about him..5@tumcarayol honest response, i wonder what would Norrie say about this?! Novak was preety respectfull whenever they played and always had nice words about him..Witch Flores Regacho@WitchRegacho@tumcarayol Djokovic seems to trigger a lot of woke people...23@tumcarayol Djokovic seems to trigger a lot of woke people...Afriyie 👓@theafriyie_My favourite part of the quote: &quot;I'm not going to allow someone behaving like this just bend my head, I'm going to respond to that.&quot;Perfect attitude going into RG.Let's go! twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayolNovak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot;3973Novak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot; https://t.co/srqSFmlAz5My favourite part of the quote: &quot;I'm not going to allow someone behaving like this just bend my head, I'm going to respond to that.&quot;Perfect attitude going into RG.Let's go! twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Armand@armandwho@tumcarayol So many rude detractors going at him 🤦🏻&zwj;♂️. His reaction was justified. Don’t worry guys, he’ll continue winning big and you will continue whining for a few more years. Watch him cement his GOAT status and y’all can continue to live in your bubble of hurt feelings. 11@tumcarayol So many rude detractors going at him 🤦🏻&zwj;♂️. His reaction was justified. Don’t worry guys, he’ll continue winning big and you will continue whining for a few more years. Watch him cement his GOAT status and y’all can continue to live in your bubble of hurt feelings. 😅Zé 💚@fazsbroDjokovic always so transparent , i love him. twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayolNovak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot;173Novak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot; https://t.co/srqSFmlAz5Djokovic always so transparent , i love him. twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Raduconnor 🇸🇪🇨🇿 | 🇩🇰🇱🇻@slay_suweiSay what you want but more players need this type of mentality, it wins 22 grand slams twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayolNovak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot;1373Novak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot; https://t.co/srqSFmlAz5Say what you want but more players need this type of mentality, it wins 22 grand slams twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Lillis🌺@lilis_lillisI agree with Novak, I am surprised by people who write that he did not see where Novak was. Norrie had plenty of time to look at Novak. twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayolNovak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot;373Novak Djokovic was very strong on his issues with Cam Norrie today, which were to do with Norrie's frequent fistpumping and medical timeout, not just the smash.&quot;Those are the things that we players know in the locker room it's not fair play, it's not how we treat each other.&quot; https://t.co/srqSFmlAz5I agree with Novak, I am surprised by people who write that he did not see where Novak was. Norrie had plenty of time to look at Novak. twitter.com/tumcarayol/sta…Novak Djokovic to face Holger Rune in Italian Open 2023 QF2022 Paris MastersNovak Djokovic will take on Holger Rune in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Italian Open today, May 17. This will be the second meeting between the two players, with the Danish youngster defeating the Serb in the final of the 2022 Paris Masters.&quot;He's in very good form and I look forward to a challenge. I think it's going to be a very physical match,&quot; Djokovic said.Djokovic has a 20-3 record so far this season and is aiming to win a record 39th Masters 1000 title in Rome.

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