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Novak Djokovic disqualified from 2020 US Open for hitting ball at line judge; says he feels ’empty’ in apology. Novak Djokovic was defaulted in the fourth round of the 2020 US Open on Sunday after hitting a ball in frustration that struck a line judge on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Why was Djokovic expelled from U.S. Open?

Novak Djokovic was thrown out of the US Open after accidentally hitting a woman line judge with a ball towards the end of the first set of his match against the Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta, then was widely criticised for immediately leaving Flushing Meadows. Novak Djokovic has been defaulted from 2020 US Open.

Why did Novak Djokovic forfeit Olympics?

He said he pulled out because of a shoulder injury. With that, a bronze medal fell into Barty and Peers’ lap and Djokovic was the world No. 1 who left Tokyo with nothing.

Why is Djokovic defaulted in the US Open 2020?

1 Novak Djokovic released a statement on Sunday after being defaulted in his Round-of-16 match against Pablo Carreno Busta at the 2020 US Open. The Serb was defaulted after a ball he hit in frustration struck a back-court line umpire. “This whole situation has left me really sad and empty,” said Djokovic on Instagram.

What happened with Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open?

NEW YORK — Down a set in the U.S. Open final to Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic smashed a racquet in frustration at 2-1 in the second set when he missed an opportunity to get a service break. Djokovic was automatically defaulted from the match per the tournament rules.

What happened with Novak Djokovic at the Olympics?

Novak Djokovic tosses, smashes racket in bronze medal match loss at Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic suffered his third defeat in two days, losing the bronze medal match in men’s singles to Spain’s Pablo Carreño Busta, 6-4, 6-7 (8-6), 6-3, at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo.

What happened Djokovic?

Djokovic was automatically defaulted from the match per the tournament rules. At that point, his emotions boiled over and he hammered away at the court, destroying his racquet and drawing a code violation warning. Medvedev went on to hold serve and then broke a still steaming Djokovic in the next game for a 3-2 lead.

When did Djokovic get defaulted?

Novak Djokovic was defaulted from his U.S. Open fourth-round match after he accidentally hit a linesperson with a ball he struck after a point. Djokovic, trailing Spainiard Pablo Carreno Busta 6-5 in the first set, hit a ball to the back of his side of the court, angry after having his serve broken.