Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon crowd after seeing off Britain's Kyle Edmund

Novak Djokovic took a swipe at the Center Short crowd after defeating Kyle Edmund to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

Edmund was hoping to make it a double English sporting celebration after the players took part in the World Cup semi-finals

was successful in the fight against Djokovic fought back to win 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4.

After the Serbian was given an overdue time in the third set, the crowd cheered exuberantly, To the end of the match, Djokovic eschewed his now customary demonstration of love for the fans, instead playing a leaping fist-pump towards his box.

Djokovic felt the crowd crossed a line, saying: "I got a time violation deservedly."

"A couple of guys were pretending they were coughing and whistling while I was bouncing the ball. more

"I played Andy (Murray) at a couple of times (at Wimbledon). I played in the Olympic Games. It was not like this, definitely

"They kept on going, provoking, that's something that I can tolerate for a little bit, but I'm going to show that I'm present, as well, that they can." I do not know what they feel like doing. "

He said:" I'm not aware of it. It's not really my job to get too For me, I'm British I'm playing in front of the British crowd I'm playing in Serbia.

"I've played in Serbia. Serbian fans obviously supported by Serbian players. That's normal. When you're on Center Court, it's a great thing to have. "

Jake Garner, having awarded Djokovic a point on an over-rule to leave Edmund looking at two break points, decided to win a volleyball balloon before the ball bounced twice.

Djokovic and his frustration was compounded when Garner ruled out he could not stop him. Edmund scrambled for a winner

Djokovic did not attach any blame to Edmund, though, with tennis etiquette putting the players on their hands and admitted to a double bounce if they are aware. [19659004] Djokovic said: "Kyle is a very nice guy. I know him and have tones of respect for him, his team. We get along very well. Nothing against Kyle there. You could not know. He was running towards the ball and he just hit it and he dropped his racket. It was a strange decision from the flesh umpire, but it happens. "

Edmund added:" You need television to see it. If in real life it's hard to tell, then it's hard to tell when I'm scrambling. "

There are no British singles players for the second week since 2007 but Edmund again showed how much he He was successful and improved, bullying Djokovic in the opening set with his forehand

The 23-year-old reflected positively on his best Wimbledon run, saying: "Today was reasonably good. Not too much in terms of margins.

"I would have done it, but I would have liked it to be a little bit more aggressive. liked to have won today, but it did not happen I think it's more positive from my side. "

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