Andy Roddick, the American tennis ace, has recently spoken out against Novak Djokovic. The Nole had used the word “lynching” to describe the criticism he received for taking a bathroom break during his Australian Open match. Roddick, who has had a long-standing rivalry with Djokovic, was quick to call out the Serb for his choice of words on Twitter.

Roddick’s comments have sparked a wider conversation about the use of language in sports. Fans understand the importance of being sensitive to the history and context of the words we use.

Roddick calls out Novak Djokovic for the use of an inappropriate word

Many fans felt that Djokovic’s use of the word was inappropriate and insensitive. Moreover, numerous fans also felt that the break was an attempt to gain an unfair advantage. Many players and media criticized the Serb for his actions. However, the Nole argued that he was simply trying to express his frustration with the criticism he has received over the years.

Djokovic responded to a report that he defied the chair umpire’s instructions. Fans and the media thought that the Serb had taken an unapproved toilet break during the play after his first-round match.

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Djokovic explained that the implied meaning was very different from reality. The Nole bemoaned the fact that he was being attacked for an essentially irrelevant situation. He also asked why the ATP and Australian Open organizers hadn’t stood up for him as the media was “lynching” him.

Djokovic was also spotted animatedly disputing with the chair umpire. He had asked for the removal of a few onlookers who were unduly heckling him. Roddick praised Djokovic for his calm and collected handling of the noisy supporters, but felt that he could have handled the argument over the toilet break far better. The American tweeted, “And as well as he handled the above situation on video, his word choice of lynching when referring to someone writing a bad article about going pee-pee, was bad.” 

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Roddick’s message serves as a reminder that words have power. It is important to be mindful of their impact on others.

The tennis community praised Djokovic for his emotional remark toward a reputed media house

Recently, the Serbian tennis legend defeated the Spaniard Roberto Carballés Baena in the Australian Open’s first-round matches. The tennis community praised Djokovic for his emotional “lynching” remark toward a reputed media titan. The former No. 1 in the world was a part of a contentious incident that occurred during the game. To get the chair umpire’s attention and let him know he needed a bathroom break, the 21-time Grand Slam singles champion made noise.

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Later, one of the top tennis channels, Eurosport, claimed that Djokovic had defied the umpire. The media giant had claimed that he left the court without even asking for permission. The Serbian, however, defended himself and claimed that the channel sensationalized something that was completely taken out of context. While supporting Djokovic on social media, the tennis world paid attention to the incident. The tennis world praised the Serb for standing up for himself and defying all the naysayers. Share your thoughts about the Serbian GOAT in your comments below.