WATCH: Novak Djokovic’s racket lands in the stands after he loses a point against Dusan Lajovic in Banja Luka

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Banja Luka Open after losing to Dusan Lajovic.

WATCH: Novak Djokovic’s racket lands in the stands after he loses a point against Dusan Lajovic in Banja Luka

Dusan Lajovic won a point against Novak Djokovic's as Serbian's racket flew out of his hand to land in the spectator's box (Image Credit: FirstSportz)

Novak Djokovic‘s racket got out of his hand and dropped in the spectators’ box as he struggled to play a shot against Dusan Lajovic in the Quarter-final round of the Banja Luka Open. The spectators helped the 22-time Grand Slam champion get the racket back for him.

This funny incident occurred for the Serbian in the sixth game of the first set. Novak Djokovic had an advantage in this game with Dusan Lajovic serving. However, Dusan Lajovic managed to save the game point. Following this he was also able to win the first set.

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He continued his good run and won the second set too and cruised into the next round of the Banja Luka Open. He won the match 6-4, 7-6 (8/6). But this incident was captured on camera. American broadcaster Tennis TV shared an excerpt of this video on social media.

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“Tennis fans are always happy to help. The crowd in Banja Luka help @DjokerNole to retrieve his racket!” the caption read.

This is the second time in the last couple of weeks he crashed out of an ATP tournament played on a clay surface. Meanwhile, Dusan Lajovic will play against Miomir Kecmanovic in the semi-final round of the tournament.

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Novak Djokovic’s form can be a cause for concern

Novak Djokovic (Image Credit: NBC News)
Novak Djokovic (Image Credit: NBC News)

The 22-time Grand Slam champion started the season well by winning the Adelaide International 1 tournament and the Australian Open 2023. However, he was still not allowed to play in the Sunshine Doubles because of the strict double vaccination mandate against Covid-19.

Since then returning to the tour, Novak Djokovic is struggling to find the incredible form that was witnessed at the start of the year. The Serbian does take quite some time to adapt to clay surfaces. However, the way he lost in the Round of 16 match at Monte-Carlo against Lorenzo Musetti and now against Dusan Lajovic in the Quarter-finals at Banja Luka has worried his fans.

His form is a concern because the French Open is due to start in less than 40 days and two ATP Masters tournaments are scheduled for the next couple of weeks. Hence, the Serbian needs to pick himself up from this abyss if he wants to fulfill his dream to win his career’s third Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.

However, one thing tennis fans know about Novak Djokovic is that he needs just one good tournament to get his form back. The Madrid Open and the Italian Open can be pivotal for the 22-time Grand Slam champion.

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