French Open: ‘Thank you for yelling at me!’ - Novak Djokovic blows kiss to fan, John McEnroe reacts

Novak Djokovic found the perfect response to a «yelling» fan as he blew a kiss after winning a stunning point against Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals of the French Open. The world No.

3 lost the opening set 6-4 to the underdog 11th seed in their afternoon clash on Court Philippe-Chatrier, but he roared back in classic fashion to take the next three sets, and with it the match. Ad Having raced into a strong early lead in the fourth set and with all the momentum at 2-1 up with a break, Djokovic found himself under pressure in an extended deuce battle on his serve as his opponent rallied strongly.

Roland-GarrosMasterful Djokovic battles back against Khachanov to reach semi-finalsAN HOUR AGO He clearly heard some «yelling» from a supporter in the stands, and after he won the key point at deuce with a flashing forehand, he proceeded to point to the individual and then blow a kiss. John McEnroe, who was on commentary for Eurosport at the time, gave his reaction to the moment.

«Novak’s like, ‘thank you for yelling at me!’» McEnroe explained. «The crowd is starting to get on him.

Khachanov is getting frustrated, he’s screaming over, 'how does this guy keep hitting [the] lines?’» Djokovic is targeting a third crown at Roland-Garros with the 36-year-old having triumphed in Paris in 2016 and 2021. 'I'm disappointed in Rune' — Henman reacts to 'clear' double-bounce controversy 'Careless' — Henman on doubles pair being disqualified for hitting 'very upset' ball kid Disqualification for hitting ball kid 'too strict' says Corretja after drama — — - Stream the 2023 French Open live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com Roland-GarrosDjokovic blows kiss to 'yelling' fan after winning big pointAN HOUR AGO