Novak Djokovic: Roger Federer would never have been punished like this

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Actually, the way to the 19 Grand Slam title for Novak Djokovic was free.Neither Rafael Nadal nor Roger Federer took part in this year's US Open.But the 33-year-old Serb takes himself out of the tournament.

After a lost game, Djokovic thrashes the ball away and hits a linesman on her neck.The result: he is disqualified and must bury his title dreams.A bitter setback.

Novak Djokovic has noticed emotionally a few times.- Keystone

This scene and the subsequent decision split the tennis world.Some find the consequences that the “Djoker” has to wear.Others go too far the judgment.

In the game against Tommy Haas to the Australian Open 2006, the Maestro shows a trick shot.He meets the ball boys in a sensitive place.Instead of outrage, amused atmosphere is spreading in the stadium.Even the person hit cannot help but laugh.

In his homeland of Serbia, the media feel a conspiracy.The general tenor: Roger Federer would not have been disqualified in this situation.In fact, memories of a similar incident are awake.

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Im Gegensatz zu Djokovic, der sich bei der Linienrichterin entschuldigt, muss Roger Federer über den Vorfall lachen.He even calls the child: «You have to be ready.“Of course, this is now causing trouble with many and voices are loud that claim that the Swiss is being treated preferably.