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‘The facts were so clear’: US Open tournament referee explains why Novak Djokovic had to go – Wide World of Sports
‘The facts were so clear, so obvious’
US Open tournament referee Soeren Friemel has opened up on his decision to default Novak Djokovic for hitting a line umpire with the ball, saying his stature in the game did not come into consideration at any stage.
After dropping serve in the first set of his match against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta, Djokovic smacked a ball towards the back of the court in frustration, striking the lineswoman in the throat.
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