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The world number one, Novak Djokovic, was disqualified at the US Open for tennis professionals in the round of 16. The Serb had angrily hit a ball after a missed service game in the first set and hit a linesman.
Djokovic did not hit the ball in the direction of the linesman on purpose, but he fell to the ground and then had obvious breathing problems. Djokovic himself seemed completely shocked by the situation. The big favorite to the title then argued for minutes with those responsible, but they showed no mercy.
“It’s really unfortunate that he hit the linesman like that. There are rules for that. Supervisors just do their job,” said quarter-finalist Alexander Zverev: “But it’s really bad luck for him. If he hits the ball a few inches elsewhere, everything it would have been nice. “
Djokovic apologizes immediately
Djokovic was the big favorite at this year’s 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. It all came down to Djokovic winning his 18th Grand Slam title.
The 33-year-old Serbian made it to 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 served his serve for 5: 6, Djokovic hit the ball without looking back and hit the linesman, who fell. Djokovic immediately apologized to the woman, but after consulting with the supervisor, the referee was tough and disqualified the world number one.
