Novak Djokovic: ‘In 2014 and 2015 I did not withdraw because of the Spanish crowd’

First win at Madrid in four years for Novak Djokovic, who beat today Borna Coric 6/3 6/4. In 2013 the Serb lost in his first round match against Grigor Dimitrov and got booed from the crowd who cheered against him. Then in 2014 and 2015 withdrew, but it was not because of the crowd: “I didn”t feel any bad behavior today – Djokovic said – In contrary, I think the people were giving me a very nice reception. It was the same case when I arrived in Madrid on Friday and had a center court practice. I had really a wonderful welcoming from the people in the organization of this tournament and the people in the stands watching the practice. I thought it was a great match to be part of. I thought the crowd was entertained. I honestly missed playing here. I didn”t come last two years for certain reasons that were related to the scheduling and the injury that I had, but it was nothing to do with the crowd. I mean, I always had lots of fun playing here. I know that one of my biggest rivals every is Nadal that comes from Spain, so it”s normal that the people are going to lean towards cheering for him in cases when we play against each other.” “Was a satisfying performance against a young player that I never played against, against somebody that was in form – he said analyzing the match – He is going to come out on …

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