"Incredible" and "unheard of": press comments on the disqualification of Novak Djokovic
The sensational disqualification of the high tournament favorite Novak Djokovic at the US Open has shaken the tennis world. " Djokovic is losing his nerve. His expulsion makes the already bizarre US Open even more strange," commented the New York Times.
by SID
last edit: Sep 07, 2020, 10:15 am
Some media analyzed the supposedly questionable character traits of the Serbian world number one, who hit a line judge in the throat with a ball. "Djokovic's selfishness and narcissism have long been a double-edged sword," wrote the Sydney Morning Herald: "By constantly exaggerating his own worth, he has become unable to see himself as anything other than the fixed star in the Tennis universe to which everyone else owes admiration and gratitude. "- An overview of the press reviews:
United States
"Djokovic is losing his nerve. His expulsion makes the already bizarre US Open even more strange."
New York Times
"The fiasco. Djokovic's excessive punishment is terrible for the US Open. The referee is lucky that there were no spectators in the arena."
New York Post
"An unimaginable turn of an unusual tournament."
Washington Post
ENGLAND
"Even the biggest Djokovic fans have to admit that his temper has been a ticking time bomb for years."
The Times
"Shockovic! A sensational kick in the buttocks for Djokovic, incredible scenes on the court."
The Sun
"It was definitely not on purpose, the ball wasn't even hit hard. But the decision is the right one. An incredible end to Djokovic's hope for an 18th Grand Slam title that looked so likely. Until this ball."
Mirror
FRANCE
"The escape of number one from the parking lot. An incredible disqualification."
L'Equipe
"Who could have stopped Djokovic on the way to the title? Only himself. Since no one else can, the champion throws himself out."
Le Monde
AUSTRALIA
"Scandal over a ball to the throat for the 'innocent lamb'. Djokovic's habit of shooting balls into the fence like crazy catches up with him."
The Australian
"Djokovic's selfishness and narcissism have long been a double-edged sword. By constantly exaggerating his own worth, he has become unable to see himself as anything other than the fixed star in the tennis universe to which everyone else owes admiration and gratitude. His expulsion is the perfect metaphor for his year of doing so much wrong. If he were a boxer, the referee would have taken him out in the first round. "
Sydney Morning Herald
NETHERLANDS
"A round of 16 ends in total drama. Djokovic ignores the warnings. He laughed at the possibility of disqualification."
Telegraaf
ITALY
"Incredible. Scandalous. Unheard of. An unthinkable epilogue."
Gazzetta dello Sport
SPAIN
"Extraordinary !!! A surrealistic disqualification. The US Open makes a historic decision."
Marca