In a recent interview with BBC TV, tennis legend John McEnroe expressed his admiration for Novak Djokovic and his ability to handle adversity on and off the court. McEnroe praised Djokovic for speaking out against the Wimbledon crowd, stating that the Serbian player had been disrespected numerous times throughout his career.

Responding to a question from presenter Clare Balding on what he would say to Djokovic, McEnroe simply stated, "Well done." He further elaborated on his support for Djokovic, highlighting the many instances where the 24-time Grand Slam champion had faced disrespect due to his exceptional talent.

McEnroe also compared Djokovic to his fellow tennis greats, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, describing the Serbian player as the "Darth Vader" in relation to the two class acts. According to McEnroe, Djokovic's intense competitiveness and relentless drive to succeed have often made him the subject of criticism.

The recent incident involving Djokovic's opponent Holger Rune's surname being elongated and used as a bellowing chant by the crowd during Wimbledon drew McEnroe's agreement. Djokovic considered this noise as a deliberate attempt to provoke him, prompting McEnroe to defend him.

While Djokovic has thrived on negative energy throughout his career, former Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis suggested taking a different approach to unsettle the Serbian player. Philippoussis humorously mentioned that he would shower Djokovic with compliments at the change of ends, showing his reluctance to provoke the determined champion.

As Djokovic continues his pursuit of success at Wimbledon, he will next face Australia's Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Despite the drama surrounding the crowd's reaction on Monday, former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman believes Djokovic will feed off the atmosphere and perform at his best.

At 37 years of age and with a formidable list of accomplishments, Djokovic's passion and hunger for victory continue to impress both fans and professional players alike. Many see his ability to channel negative energy into exceptional performances as a testament to his resilience and unwavering determination.

As the tournament progresses and Djokovic advances further, it is clear that his ability to overcome adversity both on and off the court only solidifies his status as one of the greatest tennis players in history.