‘He’s drunk out of his mind!’  Furious Novak Djokovic confronts umpire over Australian Open heckler

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has furiously confronted an umpire over a heckler and accused him of being ‘drunk out of his mind’.

The incident occurred in the fourth set as the 21-time major winner attempted to see off French world No.191 Enzo Couacaud in the second round on Rod Laver Arena on Thurday, which he eventually won 6-1 6-7 6-2 6-0.

One spectator started heckling Djokovic relentlessly as the 35-year-old Serbian turned to the umpire and said: The guy is drunk out of his mind, from the first point he has been provoking [me]. He’s not here to watch tennis.

‘He just wants to get in my head. What are you going to do about it? You heard him at least 10 times. I heard him 50 times. Get security, get him out of the stadium.’

Before the Grand Slam got underway, Australian Open organisers vowed to kick out any fans who may unfairly target Djokovic.

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