Published 07:13 IST, September 7th 2020

Djokovic's shocking US Open exit triggers social media meme fest with Federer-Nadal jokes

While Djokovic fans were shocked at the turn of events, Federer and Nadal fans were not ready to let the matter slip and flooded the internet with memes.

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In a shocking event at US Open, vak Djokovic got disqualified on Sunday after a ball throw from him hurt a line judge. incident occurred during a Round 16 match between Djokovic and Pablo Carre Busta when after losing six consecutive points to Spaniard, World . 1 made an angry throw to back of court which unfortunately hurt lineswoman standing re. match referee n decided that Djokovic would be defaulted from match and declared Busta as winner. 

Read: vak Djokovic Disqualified From US Open After Hitting Line Judge With Ball

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While Djokovic fans were shocked at turn of events, Federer and Nadal fans were t ready to let matter slip and flooded  internet with memes.

Many netizens made light of situation and shared dramatic memes about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's reaction to Djokovic's unprecedented US Open exit as duo had decided to t take part in tournament over COVID-19 concerns. One user posted a morphed video of Djokovic answering reporters on an earlier incident of throwing his racket and merged it with latest episode. 

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Read: Pablo Carre Busta Expresses His Shock At vak Djokovic's US Open Exit

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three-time US Open champion was faring well against Busta until one of 2017 semifinalist's balls forced him to change directions and fall on his shoulder. Djokovic received a medical timeout and came back only to lose game following which he threw ball in anger that went and smacked a lineswoman.

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17-time Grand Slam winner's exit from tournament means that US Open will have a first-time Grand Slam champion in men’s singles since 2014. 

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Read: US Open Glance: Djokovic Can Get To 27-0 In 2020 On Day 7

Read: Djokovic Puts Unbeaten Run On Line On Day 5 At US Open
 

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07:13 IST, September 7th 2020