It was already in the first set of the match against Pablo Carreno Busta that Novak Djokovic lost his temper and sent off a ball that hit a line judge badly.
The world setter was then disqualified from the ongoing US Open.
The line judge, who got the ball on his neck and had difficulty breathing after the hit, has had to endure online attacks from people who think she exaggerated to get a tennis ball straight to her throat.
"Asks you to be extra supportive"
Djokovic, who quickly appeared before the judge and apologized for what happened, has now been allowed to use his social media channels to ask fans to "be especially supportive of her during this period".
Thank you for all the positive messages.
But remember that the line judge who was hit by a ball also needs our support.
She has not done anything wrong at all.
I ask you to be extra supportive of her in these times ", Djokovic writes on social media.
According to the New York Post, the woman's name is Laura Clark and she is from Owensboro, Kentucky, USA.
According to the newspaper, Clark is resting at her hotel, being reviewed by the tournament doctor and will return to work when she is ready.