Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Gets Tough Love After accidental ball failure threw it out US Open…
Tennis colleague John McEnroe said on Sunday that the Serbian pro will be the “bad guy for the rest of his career” after accidentally hitting a line judge with a tennis ball on Sunday in a stunning turn of events that resulted in him being banned from the tournament in just a few minutes. its a fourth round match.
“I think he was just being pressured,” McEnroe told ESPN. “I think there was a lot going on off the court, it obviously influenced him. And now, whether he likes it or not, he will be the bad guy for the rest of his career. It will be interesting to see how he handles. It.”
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The accident was “clearly unintentional,” McEnroe added, saying that he understood “the rules say you must treat everyone equally.”
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“I didn’t say that he cannot recover. If he accepts that role, I think he can make a full recovery, ”said McEnroe, known for chatting with tennis officials throughout his career. – He’s chasing history, he’s trying to get around Raf [Nadal] and Roger [Federer], we all know that, he’s younger. “
“He has a lot of things, obviously, but it’s obviously a stain that he can’t erase whether he likes it or not … Emotionally he’s going to deal with it. the physical part and its age, ”he added.
Novak Djokovic checks the linesman after hitting her with the ball in response to a point loss during the fourth round of the US Open Tennis Championships on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in New York. Djokovic defaulted. (AP Photo / Seth Wenig)
The accident prevented Djokovic from claiming the 18th Grand Slam title. He came into the tournament as the overwhelming favorite, starting 26-0 this season.
When he was about to switch after playing against his opponent, Pablo Carreno Bust, Djokovic – after he had just dropped his serve – hit the ball behind him, which is a common move for players who had just finished the game they served.
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However, this ball hit the line judge who could be seen in the video as she fell to her knees in Arthur Ash Stadium and reaches for her neck.
On the site, a discussion ensued with officials, including the tournament referee Soeren Frimel. Then Judge-Chairwoman Aurelie Turte defaulted, shocking the tennis world and taking an unexpected turn in the tournament.
The United States Tennis Association said in a statement that Djokovic “did not fulfill his obligations” due to his actions and that he would lose “all rating points” earned in the tournament, as well as “will be fined on the prize money won in the tournament, in addition to any or all penalties imposed in connection with the incident. “
In the past, players who hit the ball out of anger or frustration and accidentally hit the line judge or the person throwing the ball were excluded from the tournament.
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On an Instagram post on Sunday, Djokovic apologized and said the situation left him “very sad and empty.”
“I checked the man’s lines, and the tournament told me that thank God she feels good [sic]“I am very sorry to have caused her such stress,” he wrote. So unintentionally. So wrong. I do not disclose her name to respect her privacy. “
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“As far as disqualification goes, I need to go back inside and work on my frustration and turn it all into a lesson for my growth and evolution as a player and as a person. I apologize to @usopen and everyone involved with my behavior, “He said, adding,” I am so grateful to my team and family for being my rock mainstay and my fans for being they were always with me. “
“Thank you, I’m so sorry.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
