In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic abruptly ended an interview with the BBC following questions about the controversy surrounding the Wimbledon crowd's reaction to his Round of 16 win against Holger Rune on Monday. The Serbian tennis player, who was reprimanded by the crowd during the match, displayed his frustration when asked about how the "disrespect" affected his performance.

During the interview, Djokovic expressed his annoyance at the reporter's focus on the crowd issue, demanding to know if there were any relevant questions about the match. With tensions rising, Djokovic cut off the reporter's attempt to discuss the recent incident further, stating that he had already said what he needed to say on the matter.

The conversation eventually shifted to Djokovic's upcoming quarterfinal opponent, Australian player Alex De Minaur. However, the atmosphere remained tense as the interview concluded, leaving an awkward exchange between the tennis star and the reporter.

The contentious moment capped off what had already been an awkward night for Djokovic, as he faced backlash for his post-match comments and behavior during the Round of 16 match. The crowd's support for Rune seemed to unnerve Djokovic, who compared himself to Rocky Balboa fighting Ivan Drago in the iconic film "Rocky IV."

In response to the crowd's reaction, Djokovic expressed gratitude to those fans who had shown respect and support for him. However, he did not hold back from chastising those he felt had disrespected him, bidding them a sarcastic "good night" in an attempt to assert his stance.

Despite the controversy, Djokovic, currently ranked as the world's second-best player, appeared defiant and confident in his ability to deal with such situations. Asserting over two decades of experience on the tour, he acknowledged being familiar with all the "tricks" and expressed his focus on the respectful spectators who appreciate tennis and the efforts put in by players.

Looking ahead, Djokovic is now the highest-ranked player remaining in the Wimbledon tournament after top-seeded Janik Sinner's elimination in the quarterfinals. With his upcoming match against Alex De Minaur, Djokovic will see if the crowd's sentiments shift or if he continues to face a less than supportive atmosphere.

As the tennis world eagerly awaits his next performance, Djokovic's recent controversy and subsequent interview exit add another chapter to his intriguing journey at Wimbledon.