‘Why Are You Rushing?’ – French Open Chair Umpire Faces the Wrath of Novak Djokovic in Bizarre Scenes as He Loses His Cool Before Scripting Tennis History
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Novak Djokovic created history with his win at the French Open 2023 after defeating Casper Ruud in the finals. After an intense three-set match, Novak thrilled his fans with a victorious roar. But tensions also ran high in the final when Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked player, found himself in a heated argument with the chair umpire over an allegedly rushed changeover.
The same incident occurred during Djokovic’s third-round match against a formidable opponent, adding fuel to an already intense battle on the clay courts of Stade Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic got upset when the umpire rushed him during changeover
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Djokovic, being a seasoned veteran with numerous Grand Slam titles under his belt, is no stranger to intense on-court moments. However, his latest clash with the chair umpire has captured the attention of tennis fans and analysts alike. The Serbian tennis star seemed visibly upset as he accused the umpire of trying to speed up the changeover process, which typically lasts 90 seconds.
The incident transpired when Djokovic was preparing to serve after taking a quick breather during the changeover. The chair umpire, eager to maintain the pace of play, urged Djokovic to resume the game. This perceived hastiness did not sit well with the world number one, who felt that he was being unfairly rushed.
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A Twitter page posted his reaction after being rushed. “Why are you rushing? You’re starting the clock. Wait for us to sit down, then call the score. We’re playing 1 hour 10 min 1 set, best of 5 Grand Slam on clay. You’re rushing us & there are 10 seconds left,” Djokovic exclaimed, visibly agitated by the umpire’s insistence. The chair umpire, however, maintained that he was merely following the rules and regulations governing the game, ensuring a timely match progression.
Novak Djokovic is upset with the umpire for “rushing” during changeover:
“Why are you rushing? You’re starting the clock. Wait for us to sit down, then call the score. We’re playing 1 hour 10 min 1 set, best of 5 Grand Slam on clay. You’re rushing us & there’s 10 seconds left” pic.twitter.com/6TRG16KoKF
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 11, 2023
This tense exchange has sparked debates within the tennis community, with many questioning the validity of Djokovic’s claims. While some argue that the chair umpire was overzealous in his attempts to enforce the changeover rules, others believe that Djokovic may have been attempting to buy himself extra time to recover physically and mentally during the match.
Novak Djokovic is upset with the umpire for “rushing” during changeover:
“Why are you rushing? You’re starting the clock. Wait for us to sit down, then call the score. We’re playing 1 hour 10 min 1 set, best of 5 Grand Slam on clay. You’re rushing us & there’s 10 seconds left” pic.twitter.com/6TRG16KoKF
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 11, 2023
The debacle with the chair umpire didn’t affect Djokovic’s rhythm
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Even with the ups and downs in the final of the French Open 2023, the Serbian tennis legend secured an historic win. He now has won the most Grand Slams of any male player. Not just that, he is the only one to have won each of the four majors, the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open, and Wimbledon, three times or more.
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Despite taking a break from the sport due to various reasons in 2022, Novak made a marvelous comeback. His fans sure are very excited after he secured the title on his most challenging surface. With no possible threat on the horizon for Djokovic in the grass court season, will the Serb finally achieve the elusive Calendar Slam?
Edited by:
Tony Thomas