Novak Djokovic’s fourth-round clash at Wimbledon with Hubert Hurkacz suspended due to strict gender rules has left some tennis fans frustrated and frustrated.
Djokovic looks ready to progress to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon, but he will have to continue against Hurkacz on Monday to finalize the deal. Despite his best efforts, the Serb struggled to break Hurkacz’s perfect serve on Sunday. The Pole has yet to lose a serve game in the tournament, boasting an impressive record of 58 consecutive successful serves.
However, Djokovic managed to come back in both rounds. He overcame a late mini-break shortage in the second set and even saved three set points in the first set before taking a 7-6(6), 7-6(6) lead.
However, tournament referee Gerry Armstrong made the decision to suspend play after the end of the second set, at 10:35 p.m. local time. The call was made due to the high probability that the match would end before the 23.00 curfew.
The decision left fans feeling frustrated and they took to social media to express their disappointment.
One fan expressed anger at the tournament organizers’ arrangement of matches, claiming that they favor local athletes and impose a curfew on other players without reason. due to justification. Despite Wimbledon’s rich tradition and history, fans consider the tournament to be «trash».
«They give incentives to domestic athletes as they like, delay the start time and put a curfew for no apparent reason. Didn’t think about the players at all, and couldn’t even run properly, but really junk league has a lot of tradition and form,» they tweeted.
Another fan expressed disappointment with the Wimbledon Championships, arguing that the event was not ‘serious’.
«The league isn’t serious. Shame this still has to happen in 2023,» the fan tweeted.
Here are some other reactions:
«Why should I think about his achievements? I have to think about myself» – Andrey Rublev on potential QF Wimbledon against Novak Djokovic
Andrey Rublev awaits the winner of the match between Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships. Following his victory over Alexander Bublik in the fourth round, Rublev shared his thoughts on a potential match against Djokovic.
On Sunday, Rublev won against Bublik in a thrilling five-set match at SW19. The final score was 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-7 (5), 6-4, sending Rublev into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time and marking his eighth quarter-final. Grand Slam.
In his post-match press conference, Andrey Rublev discussed the possibility of facing Djokovic. He admits that the Serb is undeniably one of the greatest players in tournament history, but adds that he is not bothered by the 23-times’ previous victories. won the Grand Slam at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
“Honestly, I don’t really think about it because this is his. [Novak Djokovic’s] history. He knows he’s one of the best, especially in this place, on this pitch. Why do I need to think about his achievements?” Rublev said.
Rublev added that he will focus on himself and give his best in the quarterfinals.
“Me, I have to think about myself and try to do my best,” said the 25-year-old. “He is one of the best. He hasn’t really lost this year, especially in Slam matches. All the Grand Slams that he played, he won. That is the most difficult thing. You have to play a really, really great game.”
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