Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. Novak had a rather awkward moment in Paris.Source:Twitter. “It was a tight match and I am happy to win in straight sets,” said the top seed, who has now reached 47 quarter-finals at the slams and is bidding to become the first man in half a century to win all four majors twice. Get your 14-day free trial now & start streaming instantly >. This website uses cookies. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Novak Djokovic was disqualified from the U.S. Open early last month after hitting a line judge with a ball, and on Monday he did the same at the French Open. (1:05) Novak Djokovic hit another line judge with a ball in what was an unfortunate – and entirely accidental – incident at the 2020 French Open. “I’ve seen it a lot when the ball ricochets from the racquet and the frame, hits someone in the stands, or someone that is close to you or a line umpire. Not all of Djokovic’s forehands go where he wants them to.Source:AFP. 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Djokovic is the joint-favorite at Roland Garros as the top seed, with Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem on the other side of the draw in Paris. “The technology is so advanced right now, there is absolutely no reason why you should keep line umpires on the court. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open last month when he inadvertently struck a lineswoman in the throat, after hitting a ball away in frustration during his fourth-round tie with Pablo Carreno Busta. Tennis: Novak Djokovic hits another line judge in the face with a ball (ITV4) Not long after his US Open disqualification, Novak Djokovic bruised another line judge’s face after a stray forehand at Roland Garros. #RG20 (@Eurosport_RU ) pic.twitter.com/d8IJNiUbwG, Khachanov looked back to see if he can get an easy win #rg20pic.twitter.com/xp4SL0mmiR. But it was a hit because I was very close. World no. A tale of three presidents and subsidy removal, For and against the quest for a president of Igbo extraction (3). © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. 1 Novak Djokovic had a moment to forget in his French Open clash with Russia’s Karen Khachanov on Monday as he accidentally hit another line judge with the ball. Novak had a rather awkward moment in Paris. That disqualification remains the only defeat Djokovic has suffered all year. That's my opinion,” Djokovic said, per Sky Sports. Djokovic, chasing a second title in Paris and 18th career grand slam, will face either Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta or unseeded Daniel Altmaier of Germany for a place in the semi-finals. Djokovic has a 3-1 career edge over Carreno Busta, the 17th seed, and has never played Altmaier, the world No. Watch Roland Garros 2020 Live & On-Demand on Kayo. The gaffe also comes after the Serbian suggested line officials be replaced by technology. 1 Djokovic defaults after hitting line judge (1:05) Novak Djokovic hits a line judge with a ball, defaulting and sending opponent Pablo Carreno Busta to the quarterfinal. “My gosh, it was very awkward deja vu. NRL news, Brisbane Broncos, players, squad, trades, list, Ke... NRL news: Sam Burgess, wife Phoebe, marriage, separation, ch... Tennis news, French Open 2020, Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin, r... NFL 2020: Patrick Mahomes and Stephon Gilmore, COVID, Kansas... Cricket: Vernon Philander’s brother shot dead in Cape Town, ... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. It has happened to me and to many other players in the last 15 years that I’ve been on the tour. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. The world number one … A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc. Download Vanguard News App. It was a bad case of deja vu for world number one Novak Djokovic on Monday, as he hit a line judge with a ball while playing in the French Open. The incident was even less intentional than the accident that caused him to be ejected at Flushing Meadows, so there was no risk of another default, but it nevertheless sent fans into hysterics on social media. However, he had a heart-in-mouth moment when he stretched for a forehand in the first set and the ball flew off the frame of his racquet before spearing into the unsuspecting baseline judge sitting nearby. All rights reserved. For the second time in as many months, tennis star Novak Djokovic has hit a line judge in the face with a tennis ball at a Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic, who hit 44 winners past 15th-seeded Khachanov, has yet to drop a set in the tournament, losing just 25 games in four rounds. “Not again,” said one fan, who added: “Anyone ever been disqualified from back to back Grand Slams?”, “You cannot make this up!” exclaimed another, while one spectator suggested the line judge “needs the helmet more than the mask when Nole is playing.”, Anyone ever been disqualified from back to back grand slams? New to Kayo? This Christmas season I had intended to engage in a critical investigation of religion given the powerful theological si... 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