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Fraser Watson

Novak Djokovic cups ear to crowd after wonder shot as Serb is booed at French Open

A fired-up Novak Djokovic responded in kind to being booed at the French Open during his straight-sets win over Diego Schwartzman.

Djokovic was roundly jeered as he walked onto Court Suzanne-Lenglen for his last-16 match, with the world No 1 continuing to prove a divisive figure. It didn't affect his play though, prevailing 6-1 6-3 6-3.

It sets up an enticing quarter-final with long-time rival Rafael Nadal, with both icons in no need of motivation. Djokovic beat Nadal at the semi-final stage in Roland Garros last year, before going on to claim the title for the second time after a thrilling final with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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