Hours after receiving boos from Australian Open crowd, Novak Djokovic shares his gratitude to protesting Serbian students supporting him

Novak Djokovic recently showcased the strong support of his loyal fans on social media. Despite a heartbreaking exit from the 2025 Australian Open, his fellow countrymen remained steadfast behind him. A glimpse of this proud moment came shortly after the controversy involving the Melbourne crowd.

Djokovic endured pain after injuring his upper leg mid-match during the semifinal showdown against Alexander Zverev. The unexpected incident caused the Serb to withdraw, ending his quest for the 11th Australian Open and 25th grand slam title.

Djokovic recently shared a glimpse of the adorable support gesture from his fans. Right after the controversial nature of the Melbourne crowd erupted on social media, college students from Serbia were seen standing firm in support of Nole's dignity while blockading universities.

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The Serb's Instagram story showcased young fans united to support their nation's pride. The young fans were seen holding white flags with slogans in their native language supporting the ATP legend. The Serb also added heart emojis to present his love for his followers.

Novak Djokovic slams the Melbourne crowd for their irrelevant treatment

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Novak Djokovic didn't back down from extending a cold reply to the crowd that booed at him following the abrupt withdrawal. In an interview with Tennis Majors, following the unexpected move, he reiterated the sudden toll of injury that fell on him along with mentioning the glorious moments that he has given to the major tournament in the last 20 years of his professional journey.

"I know how my body works, what I feel, and I know how much I've given to this tournament in the past 20-plus years. I will stop here, so that I don't continue (speaking) in the wrong direction. I'm not sure whether they understand me or if they even want to understand me," the Serb said.

There have been several moments where the tennis world saw intense heckling from the crowd. As things went south with Djokovic, former pros like Rennae Stubbs, Brad Gilbert, Greg Rusedski, and several others stepped forward to criticize the booing from the Melbourne crowd.

Disheartened by the situation, the Serbian player hinted that this might be his final campaign at the Australian Open. However, he also acknowledged that his decision depends on how his body responds. His team is yet to provide updates on the nature of the physical issue he incurred mid-match.