Novak Djokovic warns drunk Australian Open fans are over-stepping the mark after all-time heckler sledge
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Novak Djokovic has warned fans are overstepping the mark after riding an emotional rollercoaster through to a mind-boggling 67th grand slam second-week appearance. The 10-time Australian Open champion told one relentless heckler to 'shut the f*** up, you f***ing idiot' during a lively third-round win over Tomas Machac at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night.
![[He warned some fans were going too far with their sledging after having a few drinks]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/21/94227001-14298079-image-a-4_1737148493628.jpg)
But he endeared himself with the Aussie crowd when he clapped back at one heckler who yelled incoherently at the Serbian during the match. 'Sorry mate, I have a wife,' Djokovic quipped. 'We can have a drink though. Maybe you've had a few already?'. The moment was brought up in the post-match interview, with Djokovic asked 'Should we set up a date?'.
![[There was still plenty of support for the Serbian champion who is chasing history at the Aussie grand slam]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/21/94226871-14298079-image-a-2_1737148188458.jpg)
Novak Djokovic after beating Machac at Australian Open*someone yells from the crowd*Novak: “Sorry mate. I have a wife. We can have a drink though 😂. Maybe you’ve had a few already.” 💀 pic.twitter.com/3GYl0C1gCl. 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic had a running battle with the crowd.
![[Djokovic beat Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic to reach the second week at Melbourne Park once again]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/21/94226895-14298079-image-a-3_1737148193252.jpg)
He warned some fans were going too far with their sledging after having a few drinks. 'Listen, I'm happy to have a drink with him now that the match is over, we can reflect nicely on what we've said to each other during the match,' Djokovic said. He also berated technology, bounced his racquet in frustration and endured two medical time-outs.
