Novak Djokovic's professional and graceful conduct on the tennis court has garnered him love from fans and fellow players alike. His post-match embrace with Holger Rune after he lost to the young Dane in the 2023 Italian Opener quarter-finals was not different.The 20-year-old Dane sealed his berth in the semi-final after prevailing 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in a match that lasted for two hours and 17 minutes. The match was filled with controversies and viral moments, with both the players losing their cool and giving the chair umpire an earful. However, Djokovic hugged Rune after the defeat to congratulate him on his win.This display of sportspersonship was praised by tennis fans on social media. Many pointed out that the Serb has always been gracious to the opponents who get the better of him. Pictures of Djokovic's post-match handshake with various opponents over the years also went viral on social media."No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic," tennis journalist Bastien Fachan tweeted.Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic3659225No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3"Of all the things that are super impressive about Novak, this is right up there. Having grace in defeat is a wonderful example of a beautiful soul.," a fan wroteRyan@losethebeard@BastienFachan Of all the things that are super impressive about Novak, this is right up there. Having grace in defeat is a wonderful example of a beautiful soul.3@BastienFachan Of all the things that are super impressive about Novak, this is right up there. Having grace in defeat is a wonderful example of a beautiful soul."He be shakin everything but the hand," another fan joked.blackcaps victim@cricketpun_duhhe be shakin everything but the hand twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic4225No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3he be shakin everything but the hand twitter.com/bastienfachan/…A fan remarked, "Facts…… The classiest in defeat there has ever been."Rodney@RottenKnee23Facts……The classiest in defeat there has ever been #djokovic𓃵 twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic18615No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3Facts……The classiest in defeat there has ever been ❤️ #djokovic𓃵 twitter.com/bastienfachan/… https://t.co/UQapOLwhqA"This such an underrated quality of Novak," a fan tweetedAna@_anatc0This 🏼 Such an underrated quality of Novak. twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic261No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3This 👏🏼 Such an underrated quality of Novak. twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Here are some more fan reactions to Djokovic's commendable sportspersonship:Sahar Samir@SaharSamir_RFI'm not a big fan of Novak, but this is true twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic3666226No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3I'm not a big fan of Novak, but this is true twitter.com/BastienFachan/…〽️oussa@moussadiall0Ça il faut lui concéder, après une défaite il est très fair-play twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic3665225No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3Ça il faut lui concéder, après une défaite il est très fair-play twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Tired SRHer (aberfeldy's version)@speaktract_nowadmit it or not, he is among the most humble tennis players. sadly people confuse aggression with a lack of humility twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic2226No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3admit it or not, he is among the most humble tennis players. sadly people confuse aggression with a lack of humility twitter.com/BastienFachan/…IsolatedTops@IsolatedTopsthis. most gracious loser you could find. Speaks so well for him. twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanNo one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic3668227No one in tennis gives better handshakes in defeat than Djokovic https://t.co/PsI1Bv2hT3this. most gracious loser you could find. Speaks so well for him. twitter.com/BastienFachan/…ola@ola_107Love that love and respect between them twitter.com/atptour/status…ATP Tour@atptour A great battle.@holgerrune2003 🫂 @DjokerNole@InteBNLdItalia | #IBI2370839👏 A great battle.@holgerrune2003 🫂 @DjokerNole@InteBNLdItalia | #IBI23 https://t.co/CKECmu2AKYLove that love and respect between them ❤️❤️ twitter.com/atptour/status…Novak Djokovic's title defense at the Italian Open comes to an endNovak Djokovic at the Italian OpenNovak Djokovic arrived in Rome to defend his title after winning the 2022 Italian Open. The 35-year-old was on course to do just that after winning his first three matches quite seamlessly. He defeated World No. 61 Tomas Martin Etcheverrey in the second round in straight sets, World No. 33 Grigor Dimitrov in the third round in three sets, and World No. 13 Cameron Norrie in straight sets in the fourth round to enter the quarter-final.He faced a familiar foe in World No. 7 Holger Rune in the top eight clash, who defeated Djokovic in the final of 2022 the Paris Masters to lift his first 1000 title. And just like in the indoor hard court of Paris, Rune ended Djokovic's title defense after a grueling three-setter.While it was certain before the beginning of the Italian Open that Novak Djokovic will lose his World No. 1 ranking to Carlos Alcaraz, outings and result in Rome would surely have a positive impact on the 22-time Grand Slam champion.Djokovic will be on the hunt for his third Roland Garros title, starting on May 28, after lifting the trophy in 2006 and 2021.