Novak Djokovic 'sad & empty' after striking line judge in rage; getting US Open boot

vak Djokovic has issued an apology after striking a line judge with a ball he hit in anger after losing six consecutive points in Round 16 of US Open, for which he was defaulted from tournament. Djokovic took to social media to publish his statement on incident that has been taking Internet by storm for past several hours. "I‘m extremely sorry to have caused her such stress. So unintended. So wrong," Djokovic wrote on Instagram. 

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"This whole situation has left me really s and empty. I checked on linesperson and tournament told me that thank God she is feeling ok. I’m t disclosing her name to respect her privacy. As for disqualification, I need to go back within and work on my disappointment and turn this all into a lesson for my growth and evolution as a player and human being," seventeen-time grand slam winner ded. 

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Djokovic also extended his apology to US Open and everyone associated with tournament for his behaviour. Djokovic furr thanked his family and fans for standing behind him always and supporting him. 

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Djokovic's exit

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 h his moment of petulance and was defaulted by referee. number 1-ranked player'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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