Djokovic Criticizes Young Players' Attitude as Racial Bias Claims Emerge

The tennis world is divided as Novak Djokovic reignites his feud with Ben Shelton, while fans claim racial bias in the criticism of young players' attitudes.

• Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Major champion, reignited his feud with young player Ben Shelton, criticizing him for crossing the line between confidence and disrespect.
• Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, two promising players, faced scrutiny and accusations of poor attitude following their early exits from the 2024 Australian Open.
• Some fans have claimed that the criticism of Shelton and Tiafoe is racially motivated, describing the reactions as 'blatantly anti-black'.
• Djokovic, despite his criticism of Shelton, expressed support for young players showing confidence, as long as they maintain respect for their opponents.
• Serena Williams' former coach praised Elena Rybakina for her sportsmanship following a loss at the 2024 Australian Open.

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