The 2023 Adelaide International 1 final between Novak Djokovic and Sebastian Korda was a highly anticipated match, with both players looking to claim their first title of the year.
However, things took an unexpected turn early on in the match when Djokovic, the top seed, lost his cool. After losing the first set in a tiebreak, Djokovic was clearly frustrated and could be seen shouting at his brother, Marko, who was sitting in his player box. Djokovic's words were clear and showed that he was angry and wanted Marko to leave the box.
"Vai fuori!"
The Serbian shouted - meaning "Get out!"
The incident was caught on camera and quickly became the talk of the tournament. Many fans and analysts speculated about what could have caused such a strong reaction from Djokovic, with some suggesting that the pressure of the match may have gotten to him.
Others speculated that there may have been some tension between the two brothers or that Djokovic may have simply been unhappy with his own performance.
Despite the incident, Djokovic managed to regroup and eventually came back to win the match in three sets, 6-7(8), 7-6(3), 6-4. After the match, Djokovic addressed some nice words to his box, stating that he knows it may be challenging to be in hix box sometimes and that he and his brother have a strong relationship.
Regardless of the reason behind the outburst, it was clear that Djokovic was not happy with his performance in the first set and was determined to turn things around. And turn things around he did, ultimately claiming his 92nd ATP title and tying Rafael Nadal.
While it was an unusual moment in the match, it ultimately did not deter Djokovic from achieving his goal and adding yet another trophy to his already impressive collection.
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