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Why did Djokovic pull out of US Open?
Djokovic said the reason for pulling out of the Western & Southern Open was that he is “taking a bit longer to recover and recuperate” after a “taxing” season.
Why did Novak Djokovic forfeit Olympics?
He and Stojanović were scheduled to face the Australian duo of Ash Barty and John Peers for the bronze medal in mixed doubles. But Djokovic withdrew from that match citing a left shoulder injury — handing the bronze medal to Australia.
Did Serena Williams pull out of the US Open?
“After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring,” the six-time US Open singles champion announced on Instagram. …
Did Djokovic smash his racket today?
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.
How old is Medvedev tennis?
25 years (February 11, 1996)
Daniil Medvedev/Age
Why did Novak withdraw?
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from his mixed doubles bronze medal contest alongside Nina Stojanovic due to a left shoulder injury.
Why was Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open?
Novak Djokovic’s disqualification from the United States Open after hitting a line judge in the neck with a ball that he struck toward the back of the court in frustration is perhaps the most costly one in tennis history.
What does Novak Djokovic’s exit mean for the ATP World Tour?
With Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer not competing, and Marin Cilic and Andy Murray having lost in the first week, Djokovic’s exit leaves the tournament without any men who have previously won a Grand Slam title. There will be a first-time Grand Slam singles champion in men’s tennis for the first time since Cilic at the 2014 U.S. Open.
Should Djokovic have taken the line judge to the hospital?
Despite the clarity of the rules, Djokovic pleaded his case for several minutes, saying that the line judge would not need to go to a hospital. Friemel responded to him that the consequences might have been different had the line judge not collapsed to the ground and stayed there for a prolonged time in clear distress.
What is Djokovic’s ‘abuse of balls’?
Djokovic’s misdemeanour falls under the guise of “abuse of balls” in the official grand slam rule book.