US Open
I do think this was a total accident. As to punishment, I do not know all the tennis rules. But being a long time baseball player, this strikes me as being like a batter throwing a bat in anger and hitting another player, or the umpire. There are rules regarding this behavior. And from what I recall as a kid, one of the first rules you learn is, "Don't throw the bat!"
I dont think it would have mattered where she got hit-he would still be out
go Dom Thiem!
It was disappointing that Serena lost, but I've really enjoyed watching Azarenka play throughout the Open. Looking forward to the match with Naomi!
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First off - the whole Djokovic thing is a bit blown out of proportion. Had he hit the line judge anywhere other then where he did - this would really be a non-issue. McEnroe says he'll always be known as the "bad guy" - no he won't. Maybe John is hoping to pass on that reputation.
There have been some good matches - I miss the crowd, but am still enjoying without.
Here's today's lineup:
ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM
12:00 PM
WOMEN'S SINGLES - QUARTER-FINALS
J. Brady (USA) [28]
Y. Putintseva (KAZ) [23]
MEN'S SINGLES - QUARTER-FINALS
B. Coric (CRO) [27]
A. Zverev (GER) [5]
ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM
7:00 PM
WOMEN'S SINGLES - QUARTER-FINALS
N. Osaka (JPN) [4]
S. Rogers (USA)
MEN'S SINGLES - QUARTER-FINALS
P. Carreno Busta (ESP) [20]
D. Shapovalov (CAN) [12]