Exactly, rules are rules, tennis brats deserve to be disqualified, no matter which overprivileged one it is.Apparently there is a rule forbidding this, the punishment is disqualification. Why should the rule not be enforced in this instance?
He's the best tennis player in the world,who can hit a ball within inches at a 100mph,,,he knew exactly where he was hitting the ball,why he targeted this woman,who knows? He got what he deserved,and i hope she sues him for millions,,, What a jerk! (Jerkovic? lol)
Even more reason to disqualify him, recklessly hitting the ball, and as a consequence of that, he hit someone with the ball.I have to disagree with you on two points. I don't think Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player in the world. While he is currently ranked number one, I believe that Roger Federer is the GOAT. Also I don't think he "targeted" that linesperson or "knew exactly where he was hitting the ball". I don't believe that he was paying any attention to where he was hitting the ball, which is evident by the way he reacted when he did realize where the ball had gone.
Even more reason to disqualify him, recklessly hitting the ball, and as a consequence of that, he hit someone with the ball.
Let's see how he plays in Paris.:icon_rend
The punishment is quite adequate, any indirect consequences are possible from hitting a person with a ball. The rules allow the federation and competition organizers to prevent such actions by players.I've seen that episode. Nothing criminal as for me, an accident. If it's according to the rules, I agree with DQ, but rules are a bit too strict then.
Let's see, taking into account what happened at the US Open, it will be interesting to watch his behavior.Probably much better since there he should last a little longer than in USA lol
Let's see, taking into account what happened at the US Open, it will be interesting to watch his behavior.
But for a very long time, none of the French won Roland Garos.I believe he lives in Monaco so French Open must be like home tournament for him so guess he has been practicing keeping emotions under control (or not) ...
Can we talk about this here?He hit the line judge with the ball. It wasn't during the draw. Could such an accident be worthy of such punishment?
were they live matchs and the people who put money on winning after the disqualification of Novak Djokovic lost them?.Was it a match-fixing game?
I haven't watched this sporting event but I'm interested in learning more about it
Can we talk about this here?
I am sure he didnt mean to hurt anyone, but he is reckless way too often. He needs to understand he is responsible for where he hits the ball.
The RG will show what conclusions he made and how this incident will affect him.I'm sure he does now. The U.S. Open without Federer or Nadal to compete with. He had to be the overwhelming favorite and he basically ends up knocking himself out. Oh yeah! I think he probably learned his lesson.
Regardless of the force of the blow and the actions of the referee, the player is punished by disqualification. This is written in the rules and there is nothing about the force of the blow. There are two points, unintentional and intentional action. The second punishment is much stricter, up to a year's disqualification.