'I just wonder what decision would be if Federer was in this situation? From ignoring social distancing regulations during his ill-fated Adria Tour to starting a breakaway players association to being disqualified for hitting a lineswoman at the US Open — the 33-year-old has only hurt himself. 2006: @rogerfederer does a trick shot and hits me...says 'you got to be ready' and has a chuckle. Aussie legend Lleyton Hewitt said it must be “frustrating” for Djokovic to accept the fact no matter how many wins he clocks up, he will never have the same widespread appeal as his two biggest rivals. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. However, fans have since brought that incident back up as they have been comparing it to the Djokovic saga.
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The ball boy from that day wrote on Twitter: '2020: @DjokerNole hits line umpire...disqualified from the US Open. Agassi won in Australia in 2003, and Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero took the French Open title in the spring. That much was evident when he was ruthlessly booed on Centre Court during last year’s Wimbledon final against Federer, and again during this summer’s Australian Open decider. A fighter who never gave up, Hewitt became a symbol of everything Aussies love in their sportsmen and women.

4 tennis player Brad Gilbert has said that Novak Djokovic is a better mover on the court than Roger Federer. Novak Djokovic may win more grand slams than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but he’ll never be loved like they are.

But Hewitt said it’s important he doesn’t fall into the trap of trying to copy those two. I just hope he never plays here again. Between the 2004 French Open, where he lost in the first round, and the 2010 edition at Roland Garros, where he fell in the quarters, Federer marched to the semi-final or further at 23 successive majors, winning 14 titles in that time. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. The ball boy from that day wrote on Twitter: '2020: @DjokerNole hits line umpire...disqualified from the US Open. Giving his best to seal the set before the tie break, Djokovic converted the fourth set point for 7-5 after 70 minutes, gaining a massive boost ahead of set number two, never losing the Masters 1000 final after winning the opener. Novak Djokovic (-125), the #1 seed in the tournament just got defaulted from the US Open after hitting the line judge in the neck pic.twitter.com/dvJQgLPFfA. Ivan Lendl, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg were the next generation and scooped 20 slams (Lendl - 8, Becker - 6, Edberg - 6) from a 48-tournament stretch beginning at the 1984 French Open and running through to the 1996 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic’ biggest crime was not hitting a ball that accidentally hit a line judge in the throat.

“The actual Hall of Fame in Newport in Rhode Island was always a special place for me. One fan wrote on social media: 'Good job guys, nice to see no.1 had the same treatment.
Watch Roland-Garros 2020 Live & On-Demand on Kayo. Bedene immediately apologised but the tournament official was called out to judge whether he should have been defaulted. I ask you to stay especially supportive and caring to her during this time. Roger Federer was once a habitual racket smasher but give him a chance and he'll duck this argument. Sensational, and it remains important to make that point, but the haul has been blown out of the water by the modern-day Big Three. Former World No. On and off the court, there have been moments to regret this year for Djokovic, but his career stands up to the best, and in many aspects he leaves Federer and Nadal standing. The tennis world is in shock after world No. At the age of 39, Roger Federer is the oldest man within the top 100 rankings of the ATP Tour. Another great generation will rise; perhaps not for some years to come, but doubtless they will rise. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, Get your 14-day free trial now & start streaming instantly >, ignoring social distancing regulations during his ill-fated Adria Tour, disqualified for hitting a lineswoman at the US Open, ‘Messed up’ insight into Philippoussis’ wild life.