Novak Djokovic Confronts Umpire After Getting Time Violation Warning During Tense Australian Open Clash with Lorenzo Musetti
Novak Djokovic booked a spot in the semifinals of the Australian Open after receiving the walkover from Lorenzo Musetti.
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Novak Djokovic (R) received the walkover from Lorenzo Musetti (L) (Image via X/Phil, Tiempo De Tenis, The Tennis Letter)
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Novak Djokovic struggled throughout his quarterfinal match against Lorenzo Musetti. During the tense meeting under the scorching sun, when Djokovic was groping for a cap in his bag, he received a time violation warning.
This happened in the first set when the Serb was trailing 4-5 and walked toward his chair to find the cap, while Musetti was waiting to serve. Umpire James Keothavong‘s time violation irked the 24-time Grand Slam champion and let out his frustrations. Djokovic asked Keothavong why he didn’t give him a “heads up”.
I was looking for my cap. I was changing. You could’ve given me a heads up, as a gentleman and someone who’s been in sport for a couple decades… Mid first set, first time I go over, and you give me a warning. You think that’s fair? I’m not saying it’s against the rules, because I went over. But you could’ve given me a heads up, right? You could’ve told me, ‘Hey Novak, hurry up.’ Right?
Novak Djokovic asked the umpire
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