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Russian tennis star Karen Khachanov is the latest player to condemn the unruly behaviour of spectators at the Australian Open.
The 18th seed, who beat American Frances Tiafoe in four sets on Friday night to advance to the fourth round, suggested some fans have lacked decorum at Melbourne Park.
Tiafoe is a crowd favourite - and many were frustrated he didn't beat the Russian baseline expert.
'I like the energy, I like the atmosphere here - but I just ask to show some respect between the points and not to cheer on double faults,' Khachanov said.
'I don't really think it is very nice. I know you are cheering for the other guy. I don't have any problem with that.
'At the end of the day [behaviour] it's up to you.'
Russian tennis star Karen Khachanov is the latest player to condemn the unruly behaviour of spectators at the Australian Open
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It comes after former world No.1 Novak Djokovic had four fans ejected from his match on Thursday night - and Frenchman Constant Lestienne was targeted by three British supporters during his defeat against Cameron Norrie on Wednesday night.
The trio made their way to court 13 to support their countryman Norrie where their disgusting sledges could be heard loud and