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Djokovic has been playing pro/high level junior tennis for 20 years. He knows the rules.
2020 US Open General Discussion (ATP)
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Djokovic has been playing pro/high level junior tennis for 20 years. He knows the rules.
PimpMyGame
Hall of Fame
Right decision. You can’t do that.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Djokovic *facepalm*
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Wow, unbelieavable. Djokovic pulls a Shapovalov. 
Fed881981
Hall of Fame
In other words: it’s 2020!
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
I was wrong Djokovic just thrown out of his match! for hitting a lines person with a ball! Pablo Carreño Busta moves on to the 4th round. Easy win too forPablo Carreño Busta.
for hitting a lines person with a ball! Pablo Carreño Busta moves on to the 4th round. Easy win too forPablo Carreño Busta.
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Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Same as this, was unintentional.
malbaker86
Hall of Fame
Really is
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
GOAT race was already irrevocably changed this year by canceling Wimbledon and having Nadal withdraw from the USO.
rajpavan143
New User
Holy **** ! What did just happen ! M shell shocked
PimpMyGame
Hall of Fame
And this all happened because Novak tried a stupid drop shot rather than put the break away.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Wtf how can you throw away a Slam like this...
Should be a lesson for everyone - no point whacking a ball away in frustration, slight mishit and that’s all is needed. A bit of bad luck can cost you
Should be a lesson for everyone - no point whacking a ball away in frustration, slight mishit and that’s all is needed. A bit of bad luck can cost you
rajpavan143
New User
Grandpa could've cemented his position as GOAT already had he converted one of his MP's at Wimby last year
Remember RG 16 QF vs Berdych, he threw his racquet and by 1/2 inches it didn't hit one of the line judges lol, before that in the rome 2016 final he threw his racquet to the ground and it bounced so high that it landed on the stands behind him, again by 1/2 inches he didn't hit a person.
EllieK
Hall of Fame
And Tsitsipas is now kicking his own ass
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Are you serious @Hitman ? Clearly NOVAK did not hit this intentionally. He was just emptying his pockets and sending the ball away.
I can't believe that this happened. I'm in shock. It was almost certainly 18th slam title for Novak.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Isn't it amazing the difference a couple of millimetres can make? If PCB's forehand at 0-40 had just gone out the whole complexion of the match(and probably tournament) would've likely been so different. Just goes to show once again how slim the margins in sport can be.
I'm shocked. Maybe they should consider the victim's wish in cases like these. I mean, ball flies all the time and it is possible to be hit with a ball while the match is on as well. The Nalbandian case is different because he kicked an object that hit the judge and made him bleed.
davced1
Hall of Fame
The difference is Edberg was serving in match play and Djokovic hit the lineswomen outside of match play.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Tim Henman: “It happened to me in 1995. We were up 2 sets in the doubles. I hit a ball girl in the ear. Djokovic was not aiming for the line judge, but you have to be responsible for your actions. There is no other results but to be defaulted.”
Strong words - given the significance of this event, the player and the situation Im sure this will be a very controversial and talked about event for a while.
Strong words - given the significance of this event, the player and the situation Im sure this will be a very controversial and talked about event for a while.
EllieK
Hall of Fame
I don’t think so
Hitman
Bionic Poster
No one does it intentionally, but you need to act like a professional out there, he kept making stupid dropshots instead of just doing what he should, then when PCB made him pay for it, he got frustrated and smacked the ball. Yes, of course he didn't want to smash that lady's face in with the ball, but he still did something which no one is above.
I am annoyed at him for not only messing up this chance to win this title, but his professional conduct, he didn't just empty his pockets, he smacked that ball with frustration, knowing there were people standing there.
Technology Ruined Tennis
Hall of Fame
Wait, we are going by the book now? Excellent.
This means you have to play at the server's pace now, right?
This means you have to play at the server's pace now, right?
speedysteve
Legend
Eventful end of the first set and match for Djokovic. DQ. Out.
EllieK
Hall of Fame
It was the second time he launched a ball and he did it in anger. Sorry, but no matter who did it, there’s only one outcome.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Update:
“The Serb, who had previously been suffering with a collarbone injury, was visibly frustrated after being broken in the first set as the Spaniard took a 6-5 lead.
He struck a ball away in frustration - and although he was not facing the assailed lineswoman, the ball hit her and she was bent double, coughing and needed medical attention.
There then followed a lengthy consultation with the tournament referee, with Djokovic seemingly attempting to convince the referee and chair umpire to let him continue in his campaign but to no avail.”
https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/us...g-lineswoman-with-ball_sto7873548/story.shtml
“The Serb, who had previously been suffering with a collarbone injury, was visibly frustrated after being broken in the first set as the Spaniard took a 6-5 lead.
He struck a ball away in frustration - and although he was not facing the assailed lineswoman, the ball hit her and she was bent double, coughing and needed medical attention.
There then followed a lengthy consultation with the tournament referee, with Djokovic seemingly attempting to convince the referee and chair umpire to let him continue in his campaign but to no avail.”
https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/us...g-lineswoman-with-ball_sto7873548/story.shtml
Boom-Boom
Legend
i am very sorry but there is no way to not post this meme during this moment
looool
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Serena for sure now, will not be pouting in her matches going forward! I think she will be very well behave, win or loose!
albatros_forehand
Professional
That's justice for all! Horrible attitude from World n. 1. Not a good role model =not a GOAT.
Bud
Bionic Poster
Intent is irrelevant. If you hit a ball outside of match play and it strikes somebody your default chances are high.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
He showed Kyrgios
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Djokovic’s ball hit the line official directly in the throat!
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