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Novak Djokovic dishes out unusually cold handshake at Indian Wells after controversy

Jannik Sinner shows true extent of his anger at Indian Wells heckler

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Novak Djokovic gives cold handshake in rare moment after Indian Wells controversy. Jannik Sinner can't hide his fury after taunting fan interrupts him.

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Novak Djokovic gives rare cold handshake after hindrance controversy in Indian Wells doubles loss


Novak Djokovic had what appeared to be a cold handshake with Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot after his loss with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men's doubles event at Indian Wells on Tuesday. Djokovic, who is known for greeting his opponents with a wide smile after every match he plays, looked uncharacteristically emotionless during his interaction with Rinderknech and Vacherot.

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WATCH: Jannik Sinner confronts heckler in rare heated moment during Indian Wells 4R vs Joao Fonseca

WATCH: Jannik Sinner confronts heckler in rare heated moment during Indian Wells 4R vs Joao Fonseca

Criticized for controversial press conference take at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner finds much-needed support from Chris Eubanks & Rennae Stubbs

Criticized for controversial press conference take at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner finds much-needed support from Chris Eubanks & Rennae Stubbs

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Andre Agassi gets teasing comment from daughter Jaz while showing off impeccable '90s fashion drip that made tennis crazy

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PICTURES: John McEnroe's daughter Emily makes rare appearance with fiancé Timothy at Indian Wells

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"Aryna Sabalenka tricked me" - Naomi Osaka reveals Belarusian's grunts disrupted her during Indian Wells 4R loss

"Aryna Sabalenka tricked me" - Naomi Osaka reveals Belarusian's grunts disrupted her during Indian Wells 4R loss

Mirra Andreeva faces brutal criticism from Russian ex-World No. 1 after miserable end to Indian Wells title defense

Mirra Andreeva faces brutal criticism from Russian ex-World No. 1 after miserable end to Indian Wells title defense

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