US Open champion Daniil Medvedev says he did not feel there was any hostility towards him personally from the crowd during his victory over Novak Djokovic.
The chair umpire had to tell fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to settle down on several occasions when the Russian was at championship point.
“I don’t think they were booing me,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Medvedev convincingly beat Djokovic 6-4 6-4 6-4 to claim his first Grand Slam honour.
The crowd at Flushing Meadows are known to create a raucous atmosphere during the major tournament and Medvedev produced three double faults as he tried to serve out for the title.
“There were a lot of Serbian fans,” said the 25-year-old. “I didn’t hear booing from my side, I heard screaming for Novak.
“Of course in those moments when I was doing second serves and double faults, it’s not easy because that doesn’t happen often, so you are…