NOVAK DJOKOVIC went on a blistering rant at one of his own fans during his US Open quarter-final match.
The former long-reigning World No.1 was back in action on a scorching Tuesday afternoon at Flushing Meadows against Taylor Fritz.
EPANovak Djokovic faced Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals of the US Open[/caption]
SKY SPORTSDjokovic lost his cool at a fan after giving an advantage to Fritz in the third set[/caption]
SKY SPORTSHe called for the fan – who screamed during the rally – to leave the luxury suite[/caption]
Djokovic made it through to the last four with a straight sets victory over the American at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
But he lost his cool with own of his loyal supporters for shouting during a rally after giving an advantage to Fritz.
The Serbian motioned for one of them to be sent away from the pricey suite they were perched in after break point was retrieved by Fritz in the third set.
A furious Djokovic, 36, gestured angrily as he walked towards the towel bucket and waved his right arm in frustration.
Tennis fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “His own fans!!”
Another said: “Fans living rent-free in an athlete’s head is funny to me.”
And another said: “F***ed up. Blame someone else.”
One remarked: “If blokes can hit nine darters at a world championship in front of 10,000 people chanting, the so-called best tennis player ever can hit a tennis ball properly after someone groans.”
REUTERSNovak Djokovic went on to regain his composure and won the match 6-1, 6-4, 6-4[/caption]
Another chimed in: “They give their all, we can at least give them our respect.”
Three-time tournament winner Djokovic eventually composed himself and rediscovered his form, which led to him triumphing 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.
And he bizarrely broke out into a rendition of the Beastie Boys’ ‘Fight For Your Right’ in his post-match interview.
He said: “It’s not easy but you gotta fight – as the song went five minutes ago, you gotta fight for your right to party.”
He then grabbed the microphone and then said: “Everybody ready?
“You gotta fight for your right to party. Woo.”
The adoring crowd burst into iconic song and cheered after Djokovic’s impromptu karaoke session ended.
Djokovic’s bid to win his record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title will continue on Friday when he faces the winner of Ben Shelton’s clash with Frances Tiafoe.
SKY SPORTSNovak Djokovic bizarrely broke out into a rendition of the Beastie Boys’ ‘Fight For Your Right’[/caption]