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Novak Djokovic’s time at the US Open is over after he made a dumb mistake while throwing a fit on the tennis court.
After going down 6-5 in the first set, a frustrated Djokovic casually smacked a ball in anger that went on to hit a line judge in the throat.
HOLY CRAP. Djokovic defaulted after he inadvertently hits a ball and strikes a line judge in the neck. She had to leave. pic.twitter.com/BECdydrKFw
— Mark Armstrong (@MarkPArmstrong) September 6, 2020
Djokovic knew he had messed up as soon as he hit the ball.
The moment that #1 Novak Djokovic knew that his #USOpen and his undefeated 2020 season were over. pic.twitter.com/uwd5fbXKb1
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 6, 2020
Djokovic went over to apologize afterward but the line judge did not look happy.
The moment she gave him that look, it was over for him. pic.twitter.com/SZysRJYQa7
— 🐳 (@peaceandpoopoo) September 6, 2020
Officials eventually decided to default/DQ Djokovic from the US Open for his actions.
Djokovic has had issues with this previously in his career, throwing his racquet etc very close to linespeople/ballkids.
Debate is still ongoing with officials. #USOpen
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 6, 2020
And just like that, with #1 Novak Djokovic getting himself defaulted, we are guaranteed to have a new Grand Slam champion in men's tennis for the first time in six years.#USOpen
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 6, 2020