Host Goes Quiet as Novak Djokovic Walks Off Interview After Question Backfires

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” shares a DM clip of Novak Djokovic abruptly walking out of an interview after this BBC journalist kept pushing him with one question after his Wimbledon match.
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[@mountolympus6959]

This is how you handle a hostile press. Well done, Novak.

[@DarkHelmet1976]

If you thought that journalist was being hostile, you might be the softest guy I've ever met.

[@calekeva8894]

​@@DarkHelmet1976 Easy there tough guy. You might break your buttons on the keyboard.

[@cylop224]

@@DarkHelmet1976 I'm with you. People are being ridiculous in this comments section. I guess they think the job of a journalist is to be agreeable and make friends with all these famous egotists people idolize.

[@rubenmahrla9800]

A few people in the crowd booed at you. But how does that make you feel? But do you think that this is the result of the way you handled certain things in the past? But when people boo at you, do you sometimes feel maybe you could have handled things differently? But doesn't it affect your game when you realize there are a few people in the crowd that don't support you? * walks out But but but but but but but but but but but but but .....

[@stephaniewilliams168]

​@@rubenmahrla9800agreed

[@cakesaregood5176]

Typical BBC activist.

[@paulthompson9668]

Big Black Calk

[@dtsh4451]

@@paulthompson9668Bitter British Clown 🤡

[@Tikvicki100]

@@paulthompson9668BBC= BRITISH BULLSHIT COOP 😂

[@stevem4660]

@@paulthompson9668 I heard they love the BBC up in the uk

[@user-hl2ur6my8y]

bbc that loves pdfiles like saville

[@kawshikaprasan2872]

Sometimes avoiding idiots is the best solution. Novak is a very direct person ❤

[@lovetruth5518]

A real man, who has principles and boundaries.

[@umut9507]

Even if the idiot is a rose, don't smell it. Rumi

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@lovetruth5518 yes, he's a real man.

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@umut9507 this quote is FIRE.

[@sonquatsch8585]

there is a lot of avoiding going on.

[@ReesSorby22]

Good for him for walking out. He answers very well despite ridiculous questioning.

[@ryanb4192]

Everyone, including the interviewer, are salty because Novak wasn’t gullible and weak enough to take the shots like they did, and at the same time he beats everyone on the court as well. That crowd was just jealous because he’s not a fool and never sold his soul for his career or to travel.

[@1971dave]

Yes welcome to the club

[@aindriubradleymarshall6226]

🎯

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

What shots? And "jealous because he's not a fool"? First of all "not a fool", have you seen the post match interview and the childish "gooood niiiight"? "Sold his soul"? To whom, for what? What fairytales, good lord...

[@petewick8627]

@@LuLu-nw6biway over your head. Go take another booster

[@allananderson949]

It's a figure of speech. Basically it means youre souless if you gave up your rights and then in return for them back you participated in an experimental drug trial. It just means you dont know how to think for yourself. A bit like a child i guess @LuLu-nw6bi

[@philbrowne8400]

Spot on that man....Typical BBC dragging out the question because they cant get the answer they want to hear....pathetic.

[@franciscogonzalezherreras550]

He’s a muppet, his editors are the real morons…

[@nickhickson8738]

Wimbledon is full of stuffed shirts and promoted by the BBC. Enough said.

[@ohgin12345]

What did they want Djokovic to say? Lazy to think at the moment

[@davedobson5869]

That's not just the bbc, it's most media.

[@Icemario87]

​@@ohgin12345Either (1) something that could create another news story or (2) bow to the global power structure.

[@greatscott369]

A man with character and integrity 👏

[@kiwicossack]

Bullshit. He’s a tosser

[@paulharrison8475]

Well done. To ask 3 questions on the same subject he did the right thing and close down the interview. BBC have failed as a news organisation these days.

[@danielfcastro]

Nah, they do exactly what they are supposed to do.

[@RevealedFilms]

@@danielfcastrowhich is why is don’t pay my tv license. Who even watches or listens to the BBC

[@user-fb5bq6pb6y]

​@@danielfcastro yep serve the left and the satanic

[@meatpopsicle1567]

The only things worse than politicians, are "journalists."

[@svetlanastajic99]

true

[@Dstyle269]

They get their money from the same places... brought to you by Pfizer

[@GeroNimo-pk1fb]

These people are not true journalists, they are interviewers. They just think they are journalists.

[@mountolympus6959]

They are Siamese tweens.

[@shanevinson845]

I trust politicians more than journalists, knowing politicians are completely full of shit

[@matthewbanks1102]

No-Vax has too much self-respect to waste time with these people.

[@chommie5350]

Good one 😂

[@stevem4660]

@@chommie5350 What do you mean "good one"

[@tedunguent156]

@@stevem4660 Good: positive, One: singular Any other questions?

[@cottongamer6372]

@@tedunguent156ohhhhh positive singular! Makes so much more sense

[@TedSeay]

@@cottongamer6372It makes nearly as much sense as eschewing untested gene therapy, eh wot?

[@sheilacooke6702]

You have to appreciate a Man with integrity. I love him. ❤

[@TheSilentTiger89]

Respect to Novak for standing up to the corrupt, unsympathetic, insensitive, and oblivious media.

[@Savagetennis]

Reporter is a punk

[@delijasasevera2212]

Reporter is not reporter just a pawn, no essence just a reader of agenda.

[@unstoppableplayz6948]

There's very few real reporters left anymore, sad to say. Mostly paid off actors and soyboy, Democrat mouth pieces. Sellouts!! 🇺🇸

[@ohdwight]

he is a jabbed freak who might not be around one day soon

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

They all are

[@thenonexistinghero]

Just trying to bait out a controversial response. Probably doesn't know the 1st thing about tennis either.

[@Tangerinetaco]

Novak Djokovic did the right thing... I'd probably do the same.

[@HiVizCamo]

I did do the same as Novak, exactly, apart from the tennis champion part. 🏆

[@nqobimaseko7380]

Yep 👌🏽

[@j3suisd3]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@robertamatchitt9256]

Yeah for sure Props to The Goat The Man The Ledge The Novak Awesome Guy

[@raycook6952]

Anybody with basic intelligence did the same

[@cleigk5271]

BBC Turing into a tabloid newspaper with only questions like that.

[@hansfranklin5070]

Nicely done! Calling him out on his bullshit! Total respect!

[@graceweber2822]

Good for him to walk out. These so- called journalists are pathetic.

[@jenniferpierno6108]

Probably 'diverse'

[@m.p.7075]

As a Brit, our country has a total embarrassment in so many ways. The BBC is at the very forefront of this decline.

[@user-ij9up2zc5o]

As a fellow brit,couldn't agree more. B ias...B aiting...C orrupt.

[@HawkAnalystM]

No one watches the BBC news anymore

[@Mojo59079]

CBC the same here in Canada.

[@steveleslie2170]

MSM does play a part but our Politicians and teachers are the leaders of this new cult (new to "western" and freedom loving countries).

[@zenglider2145]

yes, I'm rethinking the point of helping during WW2 based on the ongoing cultural plunge into the abyss.

[@nadinafiveland3266]

Good for Novak to stay assertive and calm

[@ezigwe]

Excellent response from the interviewee, tired of the media trying to stir up controversy

[@frostflower5555]

Annoying interviewer: Reeeeflectionnnn? Poised Djokovic: Saaame?

[@drgeorgel]

PLAIN and SIMPLE. Well done Novak.

[@Mojo59079]

Respectful too.

[@heathcliff27]

Novax is the best

[@user-jw9lq5ib6g]

bollocks... the sulking-serb is an insult to humanity

[@maryloureeve9938]

People can’t handle a strong and articulate man.

[@steelyspielbergo]

He walks off. That's not strong.

[@Dusica-sl7ie]

A proud Serb and Balkan, strong guy!

[@outfitr9703]

He makes me proud of my Serbian heritage.

[@TheDoc7]

After answering the same thing multiple times. ​@@steelyspielbergo

[@InJunoWeTrust]

@@steelyspielbergo Not taking the bait and learning to walk away is strong.

[@Mohnaj786]

they are trying to make him say something controversial. he said it as eloquently as anyone could remark. well done Novak.

[@antipaganda5635]

Nice try. Should've paid attention when Djokovic said he knows all the tricks.

[@user-zb9gi4wn7v]

He handled his post match interview brilliantly.

[@Zara-pt5xq]

When they did the extra hour for the footy I sat for not so long back. That was just so 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@user-ch3co1rv3e]

Once you see what people will cheer for, their boos mean nothing. This man is a hero and I’m so grateful that he stood up for what’s right.

[@HiVizCamo]

So well said, he is to be greatly admired for his stance and resolve.

[@Redwarfa]

Not by me ,he lost any respect I had for him

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Whats sad is that the quote you took that from is heralded by the same hivemind who'd quickly wear their cloth masks again if King Fauci ordered it.

[@therosen9923]

@@Redwarfa Was it his response or due to him not taking the vaccine?

[@juanblanco7898]

What did he stood up for? What's the story here?

[@nightowl7459]

That's your standard of British Bashing Corporations journalist, glad Djokovic didn't suffer that fool gladly.

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

I have a ton of respect for him, he's open, honest and tells you how it is!!

[@frostflower5555]

Annoying BBC interviewer: Reeeeflectionnnn? Poised Djokovic: Saaame?

[@johnkeviljr9625]

BBC BS

[@vstrom9586]

WAAAY smarter than the host

[@1971dave]

People forget not only are they Sports athletes, they have many businesses,

[@mambi74]

@@1971dave Novak is a generational talent, businessman, and can easily do that interview in at least 10 languages.. meanwhile, the reporter is just a weak beta man.

[@AA-ct7cb]

The host is jelous.

[@TonytheTiger123]

I've eaten cookies with more intelligence than the host.

[@Florahitman]

Lets not forget novax tried to compete in a tournament were vaccination was mandatory… He’s not that much smarter.

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

He was right to walk off

[@iamkesha.]

This is how more people needs to treat the press. They are no longer worthy of respect.

[@christinemclatchie]

Agreed!

[@yasdnilknarf1885]

The press (BBC) need Djokovic. Djokovic does not need the press.

[@karenvandersluis4809]

I don't blame him.. It is so tiresome having to answer question after question like this, when he has made it clear with his one answer. Ask him about his tennis and his game .... Good lord the BBC are a hopeless bunch...

[@thomashead7528]

Maybe his mouth should have kept to the game...he an idiot

[@Patrickf5087]

Sadly, it's not really their fault, scandal sells

[@greenandpleasant5523]

@@Patrickf5087. Scandal? What scandal?

[@Patrickf5087]

@@greenandpleasant5523 🤦‍♂️ Scandal noun an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage. Like, say, call out bad actors in the crowd during a speech.

[@dl3988]

@@greenandpleasant5523 The scandal they are trying so very hard to create. BBC reporter was just baiting Djokovic with his questions.

[@daviddruen858]

reminds me of these door-to-door salesmen who keep asking 'why' I'm not interested. Sorry, I'm not that creative, you need to leave, I don't owe you anything.

[@EdL-jt1ix]

Good for him to walk out.

[@user-vq1ig8ry2t]

They don’t want knowledge. They simply want to stoke drama.

[@personauno4597]

exactly

[@derekking7319]

I think the expression is…” if you don’t want to get bitten…stop poking the rattlesnake!”

[@ljiljavukas1962]

Or just gossip... 😅😮

[@ICUP922]

Surprised it didn’t say “Djokovic storms off in rage after abusing reporter”

[@rosaliewright4226]

Right??!!

[@Diffusion8]

😂

[@chris-non-voter]

He did better than that - middle finger without using his hand.😂

[@pascaltomasovic3586]

"Djokovic can't handle interview heat after being booed off the court"

[@mikiafu]

@@ICUP922 why would it say that? These people are just not used to being asked uncomfortable questions.

[@omarcruz1047]

Today's journalism, no questions about the match, the opponent, the next game, only questions for gossip. The only thing missing was to ask him if he regretted not having been vaccinated.

[@louie2279]

no vaccination no regrets, can the vaxed say the same

[@linkas.6724]

​@@louie2279they have not enough conscience to say so

[@CC-xu2yz]

@@linkas.6724 Some do, but not many. Sheep don't like to be reminded that they are sheep.

[@geraldgeaf1292]

That and whether he condemned HAMAS

[@WendyJones-zx7is]

They hate him because he wins on his OWN merit he is simply a great tennis player ! Who bravely does not accept bribery and hasn't signed up with the evil elites to give away himself ! His soul to the Satanic script well done that man ? Someone with principles and stands by them a diamond in the rough this guy x

[@prabalray4673]

A reporter with a British accent is a bad start already. Coupled with stupid questions, ain't making him look any better. Way to go. Love to see this.

[@sandyatkins6978]

If more professional athletes were this articulate and no nonsense perhaps I could renew my love of sport. Absolutely loved the very polite but resolute way Djokovic handled this "journalist."

[@Lucas-tc4io]

Take crap from no one, good for Djokovic 👏👏👏👏👏

[@EdDeath-w4l]

This is the greatest tennis player ever, like him or not. You must show him the ultimate respect. Just talk about his tennis!

[@tamamakiiti587]

Smashed in straight sets! End of an era, Alcaraz blew him away

[@mightymouse473]

Normal stages of life​@@tamamakiiti587

[@KingAdjust]

​@@tamamakiiti587He's still 20 grand slams, 35 Master's 1000's, 6 ATP finals, Master's 500's more than Alcaraz, 392 less weeks as world no.1, do you want any more stats princess?

[@tamamakiiti587]

@@KingAdjust as i said, end of an era, we've all read those stats mate, nothing new there, are you casual or just love to copy paste from wikipedia?

[@KingAdjust]

@@tamamakiiti587 you're the one who brought up Alcaraz when he has nothing to do with the video, or the context do you not understand?

[@stanhankins3175]

Well done Joker.

[@wizrom3046]

He is too smart to play silly interview games. He acted like a real man, immediately calling out the interviewer for his silly games and making the interviewer look foolish and guilty.

[@garethtaylor1470]

Silly interview games? This is Djokovics recurring problem that repeatedly stops matches and he loves moaning about in interviews. His jealously of Nadal and Federer is legendary on the tour and he would always go to the umpire and demand action if he wasn’t the fan favourite on the court. This is NOT an issue the interviewer is creating it is an issue that Novak has been stamping his feet over for 15+years.

[@coasteyscoasteys4150]

​@@garethtaylor1470 Yet Novak is never a fan favourite 😮

[@frostflower5555]

Annoying interviewer: Reeeeflectionnnn? Poised Djokovic: Saaame?

[@FromNaboo]

Well done, Novak. You know how to treat disrespectful people.

[@dominiclester3232]

Disrespectful is the word you are after.

[@FromNaboo]

@@dominiclester3232 Thank you!

[@margaretarross1712]

He answered the questions and left. Most don't answer any questions and stay to say nothing over and over. Good job.

[@toms9864]

Thank you for showing how the Media encourages the disrespect that Novak receives from the fans at the stadium.

[@TMack-xk1lw]

I have so much respect for this man. He has integrity and balls! Living legend!

[@Treshar]

Good on him, that "reporter" was attempting to troll him and he did the only thing you should be doing to trolls, no response and walk away.

[@ufbgkk1064]

Thankful for novak that hes Holding his ground… Not Like Everbody darling Roger who says what press wants to hear… Serbian warrior… These foolish english commentators Making me sick… thanks Nole to Shut These idiots down!!!🙏

[@michaelstone2676]

Poor Journalism from a journalist, who tried to provoke Novak! Novak's reaction to that just showed again his greatness off the court!

[@wyattmann8157]

“You don’t hate journalists nearly enough.”

[@Parasuraman-ey4wo]

He is one of the people that I respect most in this world. ❤️🙏.

[@djdoyle9]

Good for Novak. Those questions were a waste of everyone's time.

[@ziggyschumann5284]

A real man is he who calls out the BS from annoying humans. Much respect Novak. You'e a man of great principles. A rarity in todays times.

[@gorilladisco9108]

Why was he (or anybody) still giving interviews? Today's press is nothing but propaganda machine.

[@ronmorgan8214]

Uh, the players are obligated to have press interviews...part of the entry agreement to most tennis tournaments. Some have declined and been fined USD 10,000.

[@vnanjun1]

@@ronmorgan8214 His sponsors would also probably want him to be interviewed in their gear. He could be in breach of contract if he doesn't show up for these interviews

[@gorilladisco9108]

It seems that playing tennis just a part of their job 🤔

[@aindriubradleymarshall6226]

They fear his strength and principles.

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

Who exactly fears that, where do you see this? And "strength and principles""?? The guy cannot control his savage, spoiled brat behaviour, over and over again, which gets him even more dislikes(something that triggers his awful behaviour in the firsts place). He supports a mafia dictatorship in his own country, what "principles", jesus...

[@KL-er7yi]

That’s exactly it! Propagandists aka leftists are weak and moraless.

[@rosaliewright4226]

That is true of all the haters.

[@frostflower5555]

Annoying interviewer: Reeeeflectionnnn? Poised Djokovic: Saaame?

[@LeonardYenglin]

*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*

[@DawnDanielak]

There's wonder working power in following Kingdom principles on giving and tithing. Hallelujah!

[@HannahMcnicholl]

But then, how do you get all that in that period of time? What is it you do please, mind sharing?

[@JimHoke-n3i]

It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus

[@JimHoke-n3i]

Big thanks to Ms. Susan Jane Christy❤️✨💯May God bless Christy Fiore services,she have changed thousands of lives globally

[@JoelSwanson-gx2xr]

How can I start this digital market, any guidelines and how can I reach out to her?

[@user-tt9wx9xg8h]

One word BRILLIANT, doesn't let them get away with their BS

[@robertdavidson8028]

10 , 11 or 13 words actually, depending on how you count the words.

[@zigzoog123]

😂😂😂

[@janef220]

Love it. He became the goat for me when he stood up against the jabs. All the others succumbed or lied. The press always fixated on some sort of love between roger and Rafa for years.

[@hansgrueber8169]

World Class athlete with character and class. He plays on his own terms.

[@20shourya]

as does the virus

[@hansgrueber8169]

@@20shourya keep your masks on then . 😂 😂. Also don't forget your 57th booster. 😂 😂

[@20shourya]

@@hansgrueber8169 I won't if the need arises, while you will have long been naturally selected for extinction.

[@racimegacar]

Novak shouldn't give any interviews for BBC anymore.

[@ronmorgan8214]

Uh, it was a post-match interview session with several various reporters in attendance.

[@nthatomalope]

When he stood firm against being bullied about the vaccine, I gained a new respect for Novak. I'm with him now too.

[@Bradford41350]

Stood firm? You mean lied about isolating with covid on his Australian travel document ?

[@Arkangel88Mr]

I lost all respect when he turned out to be a novax fruitloop.

[@nthatomalope]

@@Bradford41350 He refused to be bullied into taking the Vax which we now know was total BS. And thanks for the correction. Yes, stood firm indeed!

[@nthatomalope]

@@Arkangel88Mr No vaxers were right as it turned out.

[@thehousecat93]

@@Arkangel88Mrhe’s healthier than you’ll ever be, pincushion.

[@avishekparui4677]

Pure class from Novak… pure stupidity from BBC, again…

[@zigzoog123]

bbc at it again, never learn

[@trevormccarthy9019]

Awesome NoVAXX take no sht from a woke shill

[@luisesco3517]

The Walter Payton of tennis

[@alisonf6478]

This comment is silly

[@c.5376]

​@@alisonf6478late for your booster?

[@mambi74]

For non-Tennis/Novak fans - this man lost million$ (literally) standing up for his belief in medical autonomy. They tried to ruin his GOAT career. They failed.

[@DaveOwen-vn6ie]

Bless him! Losing millions, I guess he'll have to go to a food bank now to help feed his family!!!!

[@dominusstyx]

@@DaveOwen-vn6ie You're ignorant. He has given vast amount of money to charities. And if you tried to be snarky, you failed miserably.

[@DaveOwen-vn6ie]

@@dominusstyx What has giving money to charity got to do with anything? Were they Covid charities? Because the money reference was related to lost earnings because of Covid!

[@reinhardthuman3565]

Yeah man totally agree well said period 👍

[@leom5671]

Agreed, journalist are more interested in ruining a person with tabloid headlines than actually reporting the event in all objectivity.

[@theshadowofsiege7559]

Everyday I get more and more respect for djokovic

[@ljiljavukas1962]

... If that is possible... 😊

[@tomcarpenter2421]

One of the very very few celebs with dignity, pride and a backbone.

[@m.r.e.s.6401]

Aaahh, if only all sportspeople had the moral fortitude and backbone of this guy. Kudos and utmost respect to him.

[@Maegnas99]

'moral fortitude and backbone'?? Oh please! This is the guy who, when covid was starting to spread and kill people, went against medical and scientific advice, stuck his fingers in his ears and went lalalal before running his own show tournament. Where half the guests caught covid from each other! Also, just google "tennis player fake injury" and look at the results there. Kinda speaks for itself no?

[@FirstLast-bk3zy]

Gave it to the media like a champ! Right on Novak!

[@vlastagolubovic3089]

Finally, FINALLY!!!! So proud of you xxxxx

[@kd2239]

The disgusting thing is that, because that interview is now getting replayed on all sorts of channels, that "journalist" will think he did a fantastic job. Thats what has become of the media.

[@edgarwilson9568]

Well done Djokovic

[@andrewbarton-willson495]

Disrespectful crowd; disrespectful interviewer; disrespectful television culture. Despicable arrogance in the face of sheer class.

[@stephaniewilliams168]

Novak should check the reporters

[@Poochadragon123]

How was the interviewer disrespectful? He was politely asking questions but rubbed Djokovic off the wrong way

[@xander9564]

@@Poochadragon123 Djokovic couldn't handle it. If he doesn't get fawning admiration, like his fans give him, he "takes his ball and goes home", so to speak.

[@BowlCrossy]

@@xander9564 He handled it quite well. He made a statement on the court, he answered a couple of loaded questions where the interviewer was looking for some sort of "Novak bashes crowd" headline and then he decided that was enough and wandered off. The Press aren't entitled to someone's time, particularly when they're just trying to bait a headline out of someone.

[@anilsatra897]

Very well said...

[@philrogersmusician6078]

Oh they booed me. I'm the victim. Happens everytime he loses. Play tennis you baby!

[@neisham7478]

Nicely done, Novak, huge respect. You walked away with dignity ❤

[@JoeyBozify]

Bravo Novak !!!! Hope to see you lifting that trophy!!!🙏🙏

[@helenmallon2623]

Well done Novak, so calm and well spoken

[@user-ef1eh6tu5r]

Novak you’re a legend but Brits don’t want to give you full recognition because of their attitude problems

[@20shourya]

stop saying such things about reform voters

[@robertcrist5747]

I don't know the first thing about Tennis but I know what this man has been put though going on four year's now......God Bless him for standing for his own beliefs. My Dad use to tell me "Son, there's a old saying...."Live on your feet or die on your knees. " I'll choose the first along with this gentleman. 🇺🇸

[@garethtaylor1470]

😂🙄

[@20shourya]

well if his anti-vax stance were to spread people would indeed die on their knees (polio etc).

[@user-no1ru2wq7e]

Well done Novak glad you stood up to the interviewer . More people should do it .

[@SkillandChillParenting]

Good for him He is not obligated to answer questions He does not want to answer

[@RadaJokovic]

He was disqualified from the US Open because he accidentally hit the referee. They invited him, let him enter Australia, then imprisoned him and deported him. They did not let him enter and play in the USA. At Roland Garros they put him to play from 11 pm to 4 am. Then, when he complained that it was slippery, they didn't want to wet the clay, so he got hurt. He has been playing in a hostile atmosphere for 20 years. Why? Because he is from small, freedom-loving Serbia, because he is not a globalist model, but a brave heart with a free soul. Enough is enough.

[@yasi4877]

He was disqualified at the US Open when he backhanded a ball that struck a lineswoman, who incidentally is trained to avoid 120mph serves but couldn't get out of the way of that flip. Federer on the other hand used to celebrate by hitting a ball high and hard up into the stands where it could do even more harm. But he was cheered instead. Double standard at work.

[@JimboPrague]

"Freedom-loving Serbia". Right.

[@eleanorandrews6048]

Amen love Novak ❤️

[@imaginova88]

​@@JimboPrague as opposed to freedom-loving Prague?

[@awc-automated5998]

​​​@@JimboPragueFew peoples in the history of this planet have fought as hard, and suffered as much, as the Serbs have for their freedom. But I'm not surprised that you can't see that, what with your tongue stuck as deep as it is up your master's crack

[@johns7530]

If people don't treat you with respect, whether it's a government, crowd, or reporter, walk away from these people. You don't owe them anything. Period. Viva Novax!!

[@JGunit]

This is how you have to start dealing with these idiots.

[@suzannest-laurentdvorak459]

Wish you hadn’t even bothered doing the interview, kudos for walking out. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@frostflower5555]

Annoying BBC interviewer: Reeeeflectionnnn? Poised Djokovic: Saaame?

[@m.d.4949]

Bravo Novak!!!!

[@sfrwriter]

Agreed.

[@bettykos]

A player who knows when he hears BS, and refuses to play ..word salad games.❤

[@weeknders]

Good for him. Ppl need to start treating the media like the b it ches they are.

[@mr_imperfect]

Not a Djoker fan but truly support him on his handling of this interview. This is how you respond to these so-called media representatives!

[@peterlugo929]

Good for him.. have nothing but respect for this man..

[@matthewdancz9152]

Time for the propagandists to retire.

[@drazantodoric6040]

Wrong theme, lier Pinocchio 🤥

[@filipofilipowicz8074]

Soo….explain please

[@drazantodoric6040]

@@matthewdancz9152 ... nobody isn't interested in your irrelevant opinion.

[@joeskill4663]

Jailed

[@drazantodoric6040]

@@joeskill4663 you have same problem with communication, and health stomatology ishues .

[@MsSparklesNGlitter]

This is why imo Novak is the GOAT above both Nadal and Federer not just by the number of Grand Slams he has but he also proved it with his stand against the injections. Nadal and Federer both were followers.

[@malikgh9166]

Full stop WELL DONE Novak.

[@johndoh2121]

He was more polite than I would have been.

[@MoSportsUSA]

A true journalist knows when they're striking an interviewee's nerve and, therefore, know when to move on. This ass wanted notoriety from getting a rise from Novak, I don't blame him one bit for leaving.

[@ronmorgan8214]

That was the "journalist's" job.

[@atheistconservative6211]

unvaxxed and unafraid

[@1971dave]

And didn't he and all of us make the right choice, I can't imagine walking around and thinking little pain you got in your head leg arm finger, is it the clot shot

[@countfosco8535]

Selfish and antisocial and silly not to get vaccinated. Love Novak though.

[@boredtired1815]

Yeah because the immune system and body capacity of an elite athlete is comparable to the general population right?

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

Unafraid of what?

[@SeanPittaway-lb9bg]

Never had any other vaccine then, you know they hold the same risk? Good luck with that pain 😂

[@mja4wp]

When will they learn; he lives independent of the opinions of the herd. He will never play their reindeer games!!

[@ninav7083]

Smart move. Why give the press any ammunition?

[@Nonsense913]

Scientists still haven’t explained how Novak and Aaron Rodgers are still alive.

[@tjrrind1452]

Or me.😂

[@pigdroppings]

In the US, 95% of the deaths were people over 60 years old. People under 50 y/o were barely affected by Covid. No tennis players, that I remember, were seriously affected by Covid. Novak was the most seriously affected player......because the dumber than dumb politicians banned him from playing in the AO.

[@HelixRsix]

Must of been sheer luck is what they would say I bet

[@javierclement3047]

I’m conservative af, pro-life Christian, but it’s ignorant to not believe in the science of vaccines, something which has saved literally billions of lives. The potential risks on the long term from the COVID jab won’t outweigh the actualized and already proven negative long term effects of having had COVID without the vaccines.

[@paulweidinger2406]

@@HelixRsix Must have....

[@brandonreeve]

Perfect response from Novak..

[@frostflower5555]

Annoying interviewer: Reeeeflectionnnn? Poised Djokovic: Saaame?