It struck a lineswoman in. Novak djokovic disqualified from us open after hitting line judge in throat with ball | abc news. World number one novak djokovic has lost his fourth round match at the us open in dramatic circumstances after he was defaulted for hitting a ball in novak djokovic expressed concern for the line judge he inadvertently hit with a tennis ball — but it was not enough to avoid being disqualified. Moments prior, on the second. There was no question djokovic did not intend to hit the line judge, and the ball was not hit particularly hard. 1 seed, has been disqualified from the u.s. 1 men's player and no. Open on sunday for unsportsmanlike conduct after he accidentally struck a line judge in the neck while hitting the ball in frustration. Novak djokovic's excessive punishment is terrible for us open. Novak djokovic has issued an apology after he was disqualified from the us open for hitting an official with a ball.
Open because of an injured right elbow that would require surgery, djokovic showed that he is unquestionably back.
Djokovic appeared to be looking away, but ball hit official in throat, and she fell. The world no1 said he was 'really sad and empty' following his disqualification during his fourth round match with pablo carreno busta. Just one month after the tennis star was disqualified from the u.s. The serbian tennis player being barred from the tournament ended his winning streak this year and his bid.
The circumstances were much different, however. A lengthy discussion followed between tournament officials and djokovic as the serbian argued his case to no avail. The world no1 had blown a golden chance to win the first set of his match against pablo carreño busta on sunday when he hit a ball in frustration behind him.
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