Djokovic intensified the circumstance by not going to journalism conference after his match versus Pablo Carreño Busta. The 17-time grand slam champ released an apology on Instagram hours later on and stated that the entire circumstance has left him unfortunate and empty.
Just recently, the Serbian took to Twitter to reveal gratitude to his fans in the middle of getting huge backlash for his actions. Djokovic advised everyone that the linesperson required our assistance as she not did anything incorrect.
” Dear #NoleFam thank you for your favorable messages. Please also remember the linesperson that was struck by the ball last night requires our neighborhoods assistance too. Shes not done anything incorrect at all. I ask you to stay especially supportive and caring to her throughout this time.” wrote Djokovic on the social networking site.
Novak Djokovic heads to Europe.
In spite of the No. 1 seed pleading for clemency, the tournament officials disqualified the Serb as per the rules. The accident stimulated debate all over the tennis world, with most gamers backing the choice.
Djokovic will participate in the Italian Open 2020 which begins with next Monday. It will be fascinating to witness the way Novak deals with the media, offered it will be his very first press interview after the United States Open fiasco.
Please also keep in mind the linesperson that was struck by the ball last night requires our communitys support too. From these minutes, we grow more powerful and we rise above.” From these minutes, we grow stronger and we rise above. Europe here I come” said Novak, whose 26-match winning streak ended.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is at the center of a raging debate the United States Open 2020. When he smacked a spare ball that accidentally struck the lineswomans throat, the competition referee defaulted Djokovic.
From these minutes, we grow more powerful and we increase above. Sharing love with everyone. Europe here I come ✈ (2/2).
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) September 7, 2020.
” From these minutes, we grow more powerful and we rise above. Sharing love with everybody. Europe here I come” stated Novak, whose 26-match winning streak ended.
The USTA released a statement that Djokovic forfeits the ranking points and will be fined $250,000 cash prize he earned at the United States Open 2020. Djokovic talked wrote about showing on the incident and assisting him turn into a much better human being.