Twitter reacts as Hyeon Chung sends Novak Djokovic out of the Australian Open 2018

Twitter reacts as Hyeon Chung sends Novak Djokovic out of the Australian Open 2018

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Twitter reacts as Hyeon Chung sends Novak Djokovic out of the Australian Open 2018


Chung upset the six-time champion 7-6(4), 7-5, 7-6(3) to enter the quarter-finals. The third quarter of the men's draw started with:

#4 A. Zverev
#5 Thiem
#9 Wawrinka, 2014 champ
#14 Djokovic, 6x champ
#20 Bautista Agut, last week's Auckland champ
#32 M. Zverev, last year's QFist

It ends with #58 Hyeon Chung vs #97 Tennys Sandgren in the QFs.- Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) How on Earth did we go from a Thiem v Djokovic QF to a Sandgren v Chung QF? - Visha A (@vishaarqui) In 2016, 19 y/o Hyeon Chung played Djokovic for the first time. It was like a dream to play his idol despite losing in straight sets. Two years later they met again but this time he beat his idol - in straight sets. THIS is the dream, son. Inspiring. - Aysha Ridzuan (@ayshardzn) Hyeon Chung goes 7-6 7-5 up on Djokovic. Somewhere the man from Kia Motors surely does a fist pump.- Mike Dickson (@Mike_Dickson_DM) Huge congratulations to on defeating six time champion . Stayed so cool and in the zone to play truly outstanding tennis. Absolutely stunning performance . - Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) Chung is a breath of fresh air, I love his game, his character, his ability & his on-court demeanour.- Laurén. (@_SerenaChelski) Chung's got jokes.... "I'm younger than Novak. I can play for 2 more hours"- Genny SS (@genny_ss) My goodness this kid knows how to rock and play ! overcomes in straight sets (7-6 7-5 7-6). Simply massive! / Un Novak Djokovic diminué par son coude, mais un Hyeon Chung en qui réussit LA perf' ! Chung est en 1/4 F Corinne Dubreuil/FFT - Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) 2008: 10 years ago 20 year old Djokovic defeated 12 slam titlist Federer in straight sets ( 3rd set breaker)

2018: 21 year old Chung beats 12 slam titlist Djokovic in straight sets (3rd set breaker)- Roger Laver (@DonaldTendulkar) Hyeon Chung kneels on the court of the Rod Laver Arena after defeating Novak Djokovic and making it into the quarter-finals - Alex Ellinghausen (@ellinghausen) Absolutely standing ovation for brilliant performance from Chung taking out Djoker welcome to the big time- Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) Chung: "I don't know how I did it, I'm just honoured to play with Djokovic. I just try to copy Novak, he's my idol. If we go on, I can play more, I'm younger than Novak! (laughter)"- Ubitennis (@Ubitennis) From humble beginnings, a star is born

We first met Hyeon Chung five years ago, when he finished runner-up in the boys' singles.

Now, he's into the quarter-finals of the after beating Novak Djokovic - Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) The passing shots on this guy! - Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) Amazing performance by Hyeon Chung. So calm, so quick, so good. Two great stories with Sandgren and Chung to play for a spot in the semi's. Looking forward to it already!- Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) That was the most Novak-esque performance I’ve seen - and it was by Chung!! Truly incredible performance. Wow. - Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) Chung is doing to Novak what Novak has done to everyone for the past 5years. - Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) General Chung is so gonna pwn all our faves- Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) Everybody Hyeon Chung tonight! The 21 y-o from Korea is a baller.. I know Novak wasn’t right in mind or body, but Chung was incredible tonight. Answered every question. He’s announced himself. - Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) How's this for ?

21-year-old Hyeon Chung knocks out six-time champion Novak Djokovic to become the first Korean EVER to reach a Grand Slam QF - Tennis TV (@TennisTV) Chung becomes only the 3rd man to defeat Djokovic in straight sets at Australian Open

The last two times Djoker lost in straight sets at AO,the opponent went on to win the title.

Against Safin in 2005: 6-0,6-2,6-1 ( his 1st ever AO match)
Federer in R4 in 2007: 6-2, 7-6, 6-3- Vipul (@Sporty_Baba) Load More

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