Novak Djokovic clashed with a cameraman during his third-round match at the French Open, demanding more personal space. The incident occurred as the Serbian star was searching through his bag during a changeover, with the camera operator standing just a few feet away.
“Can you come any more in my face?” Djokovic asked the cameraman. “For God’s sake, make some space.” The cameraman retreated, and Djokovic left the court after taking a two-set lead against Brazil’s Joao Fonseca.
The 39-year-old, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, is now the only remaining Grand Slam champion in the men’s draw following the shock exit of Jannik Sinner and the absence of defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic previously spoke about the need for privacy at the Australian Open, after footage of Coco Gauff smashing her racket backstage was broadcast. He said: “It’s really sad that you can’t basically move away anywhere and hide and fume out your frustration, your anger in a way that won’t be captured by a camera.”
He added: “I’m surprised that we have no cameras while we are taking a shower – that’s probably the next step. I’m against it. I think there should be a limit and kind of a borderline where, OK, this is our space.”
