Novak Djokovic asked his opponent for an apology during a second-round match at the French Open after a net-cord point. The incident sparked loud boos from the Paris crowd. Djokovic won the match in four sets.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion faced home favorite Valentin Royer on May 27. During a service game in the third set, Royer’s return clipped the net cord and landed in, giving him the point. Djokovic gestured for an apology, which Royer eventually offered, but the Serb responded with sarcastic applause that drew louder boos.
