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The attack of the ball on a linesman has not only consequences for Novak Djokovic, but apparently even more serious consequences for his victim.
As reported by various international outlets, the woman who was accidentally hit in the neck by the Serbian tennis star at the US Open on Sunday is now receiving numerous hate messages and even death threats on social media.
The linesman is said to be a woman from the US state of Kentucky, who is apparently now exposed to the ire of numerous Djokovic followers on Instagram.
Among other things, it says strong Daily mail below a photo in memory of his deceased son: “Don’t worry, you’ll be with him soon.”
Djokovic apologizes after dropouts
Djokovic himself had apologized after his failure in the round of 16 against Pablo Carreño Busta.
“This whole situation left me really sad and empty,” the 33-year-old wrote. He checked the linesman and the tournament organizer told him: “Thank goodness it’s okay. I’m so sorry I caused you so much stress. So unintentionally. So bad.”
The world number one had in the first set with a score of 5: 6, annoyed, he hit a ball backwards and hit the referees in the neck. Because she was obviously trapped sensitive in the larynx, she came down and gasped.
Djokovic was then disqualified and not only lost his title shot at the US Open, but also all the world ranking list points achieved in the tournament and the cash prize he had won so far.
The linesman is meanwhile loud New York Post under medical supervision in a New York hotel. It should not be used in Flushing Meadows at this time until deemed appropriate by your treating physician.
