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Novak Djokovic has been in the headlines for some time. Sadly, it is for the wrong reasons. From completing the Adria tour to creating a separate players’ union, Djokovic has been selling some interesting news to journalists.
However, the most recent controversy has been particularly devastating for Serbs. The incident saw him bid farewell to the 2020 US Open, despite being the undisputed favorite.
Facing Pablo Carreño Busta in the round of 16, Djokovic seemed unstable. His habitual dominance was put aside, and the Spanish followed with ease. An unwell Djokovic conceded a crucial break point.
Frustrated with himself, Novak Djokovic slammed the ball onto the backboard. Instead of hitting the backboard, though, the ball hit the linesman, who immediately collapsed and was seen struggling for breath. Tournament officials immediately disqualified Djokovic, citing a violation of the code of conduct.
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki was asked about her opinion on the disqualification. She approached the matter quite diplomatically and staged it with proper facts.
“Well, he didn’t mean to hit her, but he did, and as the rules are, you can’t hit a linesman. I am happy that she is doing well and doing well, but rules are rules. There was no other option for the tournament ”, she said.
Novak Djokovic and his 2020 streak
It is obvious that Novak Djokovic is going through a really bad stage.
The series of events began with his controversial Adria tour. The organization of the charity event in the middle of a pandemic created great chaos. Violation of COVID-19 protocols led to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in his own country. Djokovic himself tested positive although he recovered and came back strong.
Novak’s claims about vaccines also got him into some hot waters.
Arriving at the US Open, Novak Djokovic called for the creation of a separate players’ union. The new union aimed to safeguard the interests of the player. The two big names in the tennis world, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, were asked to be a part of this, something they flatly denied.
The recent saga of linesmen should be a revelation for Djokovic. It has certainly seen better days. However, his fans hope he rectifies his flaws. Djokovic is a bona fide champion and will surely answer all criticism with his tennis racket.
