Novak Djokovic slapped down for not ‘apologising’ in Wimbledon speech

F1 icon Sir Jackie Stewart feels Novak Djokovic ought to have used his post-match speech after the Wimbledon remaining to “apologise” for smashing his racket against the net post. Djokovic ended up dropping to Carlos Alcaraz in an exciting Wimbledon remaining final week, bringing an finish to the Serbian’s 10-year unbeaten run on Centre Court.

The turning level within the fifth set got here when Djokovic, serving for the third sport, was damaged by Alcaraz. The Spaniard hit a surprising winner previous the world No 2 to place him accountable for the ultimate set.

Djokovic then let his anger at dropping his serve get the higher of him whereas returning to his seat as he smashed his racket in fury on the internet submit instantly below the umpire’s chair. The 36-year-old ended up leaving a dent within the submit whereas immediately breaking his racket.

The crowd inside Centre Court booed Djokovic’s antics and he was unable to get well with Alcaraz occurring to carry his first Wimbledon title. Djokovic did not point out the incident on courtroom after the ultimate loss and refused to apologise in his post-match press conference.

Stewart, who’s ambassador function with Rolex provides him the chance to attend most Wimbledon finals, was not within the stands to observe final week’s remaining. But talking to the Telegraph he did admit to catching the top of the lads’s remaining, together with Djokovic’s racket smash.

And the three-time F1 world champion was left disenchanted by Djokovic for not utilizing his platform to apologise for his indignant outburst. He mentioned: “That was a mistake. He should have apologised for that in his speech.”