The disqualification of Novak Djokovic for throwing a ball at a linesman meets the strict application of the rules.
The US 2020 will remain in the annals for its lunar side between the controversies on the bubble, the coronavirus, then the resounding disqualification of Novak Djokovic, world number 1 and long favorite in the title, Sunday. The Serb unstuck by sending, with his racket, a ball in the direction of a linesman. Hit in the neck, she lay on the ground in pain before the chair umpire and the commissioner exclude the Serbian from the tournament. A logical decision with regard to Grand Slam regulations.
“Players must behave in a sporting manner at all times, whether towards the authority of officials and the rights of opponents or spectators,” says section T of article III on player infringements on the court. violation of this rule may expose the player to a fine of up to $ 20,000 (around 17,000 euros, editor’s note). And if the offense is committed during a match, the player may be penalized in accordance with the penalty scale (warning then point of penalty then penalty set, as many times as necessary). (…) But the offense can also fall into the category of ‘aggravating behavior’ and lead to the sanction specified below. “
Final decision and without appeal without appeal
“The referee, after consultation with the supervisor, may declare the disqualification of a player, explains the section of Article III on player infractions. In all cases of default, the referee’s decision in consultation with the head of the Grand Slam supervisors will be final and without appeal. The player will lose all ATP points earned during the tournament and may be fined up to the amount of the prize money won during the tournament in question. ”This is what has been decided for Novak Djokovic.
