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Paige Spiranac has become a golf sensation on the internet. However, with an ever-growing fanbase, the golfer has faced vile comments on each and every move of hers. From an episode at the 2020 Tennis U.S. Open, Spiranac once formed a funny narrative on golf, which drew the ire from fans online.

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Paige Spiranac comments on Novak Djokovic’s viral U.S. Open disqualification

Following Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic’s disqualification from the 2020 U.S. Open, Paige Spiranac posted a cryptic tweet on the incident. The golf beauty spoke on how a similar incident in golf would be waved off with a signature memorabilia.

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The tweet caused an uproar among both tennis and golf fans. Many debated that the action wouldn’t be condemned in golf, while others argued over related incidents in the past.

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However, the tweet re-ignited the raging debate on Djokovic’s disqualification. The 21-time Grand Slam champion was kicked out of the tournament for lack of sportsmanship. The cause? A misfortune during the match that caused mayhem.

On what grounds was Novak Djokovic disqualified?

For the unversed, Djokovic was contesting in round of 16 of the 2020 U.S. Open against Spaniard Pablo Carrena Busta. After conceding a minor lead in the first set, the Serbian failed to hold his disappointment together.

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A gentle whip of the ball meant for the empty stands, struck a lineswoman, which provided enough reasoning to oust the former champion.

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While the woman in question wasn’t hurt badly, tournament referee, Soeren Friemel decided to declare a default. He anticipated the case as breaching Section T of Article III, which hands officials to take matters into their own hands.

It meant the 3-time winner of the tournament was unable to add to his remarkable year, in which he won the Australian Open and was within touching distance of securing the French Open. While Djokovic was disappointed yet decided not to raise the issue further, it brought about thousands of reactions to become the focal point across the tournament.

Among the sea of tweets, Paige Spiranac was engulfed in the proceedings at the Flushing Meadows. What was your reaction to the infamous incident? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Sharan Nair is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. He constantly covers the ongoing PGA vs LIV Golf tussle as it progresses. With over 600 articles to his name, Sharan masters the sport with his in-depth knowledge and research that is reflected in his meticulous coverage of all the Majors. As an avid fan of Tiger Woods, Sharan firmly believes that Woods' 2019 Masters win was the greatest comeback in sports history. As a sports journalist, he aspires to one day sit down for an interview with the golf great himself. In his free time, Sharan loads up on some good golf reads; his favorite being 'The Glorious World Of Golf' by Peter Dobereiner.

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