'Why would they boo?' – John McEnroe fumes as Novak Djokovic jeered over wild celebrations at French Open

John McEnroe slammed the crowd for booing Novak Djokovic during his opening match at the 2022 French Open, with the supporters appearing to take issue with him over-celebrating. Leading by a set and a break against Yoshihito Nishioka, Djokovic unleashed a booming roar after surviving a pressure point on his own serve. Ad/> “Look at this guy, first round!” joked McEnroe on Eurosport commentary.

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Here’s how an extraordinary exchange unfolded in the Eurosport commentary box between the American and Tim Henman, with the pair reconciled after their lively debate over Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players. McEnroe: “I don’t know why they’re booing him. I mean, my goodness.

Are you kidding me?” Henman: “But he won’t like it, will he?” McEnroe: “No he won’t. He shouldn’t. Why would they boo that? ‘He’s trying too hard, let’s please boo him!’ Henman: “Do you think the crowd think he should be showing sympathy to his opponent?” McEnroe: “I have no idea what they’re thinking.