Chinanews client, September 10, previously, Djokovic was sentenced and punished for accidentally hitting the line trial in the quarterfinals of the US Open.
According to many foreign media reports, one of the parties involved in the incident, American female line Laura Clark, suffered cyber violence and even death threats.
In the previous quarter-finals of the men’s singles at the 2020 U.S. Open, the world’s number one Djokovic accidentally hit the center line in the match with Spain’s Busta, causing the latter to fall to the ground and receive treatment. Djokovic was also directly sentenced to lose due to the rules.
On September 6, local time, in a 1/8 final of the U.S. Open, the top seed Djokovic hit the line referee when he walked to the sidelines at random.
Djokovic apologized to the referee and the bottom-line female referee, but according to the rules, he was still directly sentenced to lose. His opponent Busta went directly to the quarterfinals.
The U.S. Tennis Association issued a statement stating that due to Djokovic’s violations, he will lose all his ranking points in the U.S. Open and the bonuses he received in the game.
The official of the tournament defined it as "recklessly hitting the ball on the court" in a statement and stated that Djokovic would lose all his ranking points in the US Open and the bonuses he received.
Djokovic's season unbeaten record came to an abrupt end.
Although neither the US Open nor Djokovic revealed the referee's name, Laura Clark, the protagonist of the incident, has recently been subjected to threats and cyber violence.
Foreign media reported that this may be because her hometown newspaper revealed her name during the report.
On September 6, local time, in a 1/8 final of the U.S. Open, the top seed Djokovic hit the line referee when he walked to the sidelines at random.
Djokovic apologized to the referee and the bottom-line female referee, but according to the rules, he was still directly sentenced to lose. His opponent Busta went directly to the quarterfinals.
The U.S. Tennis Association issued a statement stating that due to Djokovic’s violations, he will lose all his ranking points in the U.S. Open and the bonuses he received in the game.
It is reported that some fans laughed at her for "drinking", and others claimed that she "has been performing" after being hit by the ball.
Some extreme fans even used her dead son to personally attack Clark.
According to reports, Clark’s son died in a car accident in 2008, and some netizens attacked that “she will go to see her son soon”.
After learning of the incident, Djokovic issued a statement on his social media, asking his fans not to blame the referee for the incident.
Djokovic issued a statement to discourage fans.
Xiaode wrote: "Thank you (fans) for your support. But also remember that this lineman who was hit by the ball in the game also needs the support of our group. She did nothing wrong. I ask you to give her special support and care during this time."
"At a moment like this, we will grow stronger. Overcome this dilemma and share love with everyone. Europe is coming."
On September 6, local time, in a 1/8 final of the U.S. Open, the top seed Djokovic hit the line referee when he walked to the sidelines at random.
Djokovic apologized to the referee and the bottom-line female referee, but according to the rules, he was still directly sentenced to lose. His opponent Busta went directly to the quarterfinals.
The U.S. Tennis Association issued a statement stating that due to Djokovic’s violations, he will lose all his ranking points in the U.S. Open and the bonuses he received in the game.
Earlier, after the U.S. Open punished Xiaode, he had already admitted his mistake and apologized: "The whole situation made me feel very empty and sad. I confirmed the status of the line trial. Thank God she feels okay. This is great. It’s an accident, and I’m sorry."
Regarding the disqualification, Xiaode said that he must work hard to eliminate disappointment and regard it as a lesson on the path of growth.
"I want to apologize to the U.S. Open and everyone involved. Thank you family, team, fans, thank you all, I am sorry." (End)