Having come through a physically challenging second set against the 19-year-old Brazilian, who appeared to be growing into the match the longer it went on, the camera operator wanted a closer look at the Serbian, who was seeking respite from the challenging Paris conditions. <\/p>\n
But Djokovic took a major issue with just how close the lens was to his face.<\/p>\n
As the camera operator approached, Djokovic reacted by angrily gesturing with his hands, saying: “For God’s sake, make some space!”<\/p>\n
TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins observed the unusual scenes as ensued, with the courtside camera ultimately changing hands between sets.<\/p>\n
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Watch as Djokovic wins incredible rally as he out-lasts rising star Fonseca and fans go wild<\/p>\n
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“I’ve just been spending some time watching the poor old cameraman who got it in the face from Novak after Novak got it in the face lens-wise from the cameraman,” Mullins said. <\/p>\n
“Cedric Mourier, one of the assistant referees, came out just to make the point to the courtside cameraman that you can get close, but you can only get that close. <\/p>\n
“That cameraman has now been substituted. There’s a new one there.”<\/p>\n
The third-round clash between Djokovic and Fonseca is their first in a competitive setting. <\/p>\n
Fonseca has previously spoken about Djokovic being his idol, and their meeting on Court Philippe-Chatrier represents a major career milestone in his continued breakout on the men’s tour.<\/p>\n
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