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Djokovic Slams Roddick, —On and Off Court

Posted Sep 5, 08 7:25 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick had two competitions going on last night: the quarterfinal match of the US Open, and a volley of complaints and accusations that should not overly surprise followers of the Serbian No. 3. After taking Roddick down 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), Djokovic lashed out at the American's earlier suggestions that he was faking injuries.

"You know, Andy was saying I have 16 injuries in the last match. Obviously, I don't—right?" he told interviewers from the court. The pro-Roddick crowd responded with boos that seemed to get to Djokovic, who was more contrite later on. "Maybe I reacted bad in that moment. I apologize. It was impulsive." Djokovic will next face Roger Federer in the semis.

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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reaches for a shot from Andy Roddick, of the United States, during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Andy Roddick, of the United States, reacts during his match with Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, beat Andy Roddick in four sets, then lashed out in retaliation for Roddick's needling before the match. Both men later apologized.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Andy Roddick, of the United States, throws his racquet in his quarterfinal match with Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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They're already against me because they think I'm faking everything, so it's all right. - Novak Djokovic, on the booing crowd at the US Open

I decided to make light of the situation. I'm sorry he took it that way. I don't think I was over the line. It wasn't my intention. - Andy Roddick, on his comments poking fun at Djokovic's many injuries

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