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The successful streak of Novak Djokovic, who has yet to lose a competitive match this year, came to a scandalous end on Sunday. The world number one was disqualified at the US Open in New York in his round of 16 against Spain’s Pablo Carreño Busta at the end of the first set.
The Serbian had become frustrated after the set balls were lost, but unintentionally threw a ball back. However, he found a linesman on his neck who fell. Sitting on the ground, the linesman gasped and touched his larynx. Djokovic himself seemed completely shocked by the situation and immediately apologized to the woman.
But officials showed no mercy. After several minutes of discussions on the field with the supervisor and the referees, Djokovic had to leave the field. The Serbian was the big favorite at this year’s US Open.
Wrath for set balls
The 33-year-old reached the round of 16 without problems. But against Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta Djokovic he found it difficult from the start. When the score was 5: 4, Djokovic missed three set balls and then looked unhappy.
Also, the world’s number one fell and then had pain in his arm. When he then gave his serve to make the 5: 6, Djokovic hit the ball without looking back and hit the linesman who fell.
Djokovic’s lack of control is expensive
The referees met on the field and approved the verdict. It was heard multiple times that the rules left no choice. Djokovic calmly argued with the officers. He did not question the disqualification. The space mics allow you to hear Djokovic say that he accepts any decision.
According to the regulations, such offense will result in exclusion. In addition, the Serbian does not receive any points for the tournament and does not receive any prize money. In addition, a fine is imposed. Especially since Djokovic also canceled the mandatory press conference and disappeared from the system without comment.
Coronavirus and scandal shape the US Open
His two great rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer had not participated in this year’s Grand Slam tournament. Nadal’s trip to New York was too risky due to the coronavirus pandemic. Federer has already finished his season with a knee injury. So it all came down to the fact that Djokovic could win his 18th Grand Slam title.
The Grand Slam tournament, which was held in very special conditions due to the coronavirus pandemic, is enriched by a scandal after being excluded by a positive test for Covid-19. Therefore, it is also certain that there will be a first winner at the US Open. At the lower end of the grid, Austrian Dominic Thiem is the highest ranked player in the competition. On Monday (local time) Lower Austria will play young Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the quarter-finals.
