Novak Djokovic was criticized for repeating a mistake twice in five days, prompting an outburst at the chair umpire over an "unbelievable" rule change. His frustration underscores the pressure players face and the impact of new regulations on their performance.

October 10, 2024 | 00:00:00 81 Views

Novak Djokovic was left visibly upset with the chair umpire during his Shanghai Masters Round of 16 win against Roman Safiullin, on Wednesday. Expressing his disappointment, Djokovic argued with Ignacio Forcadell.

Novak Djokovic was recently called out for the same mistake twice in just five days, prompting a heated exchange with the chair umpire over what he labeled an "unbelievable" rule change. His frustration stemmed from the perceived inconsistency in officiating and the impact of these new regulations on his gameplay. This incident not only highlights the intense pressure players endure during critical matches but also raises important questions about how changes in rules affect performance and the overall dynamics of the sport. Djokovic’s outburst serves as a reminder of the complexities athletes navigate on and off the court.

In a new rule introduced by the ATP, the shot clock activates automatically without taking into consideration anything that can happen between one exchange and another. The chair umpire tried to defend himself by stating that the rule was in application for some time.

Novak Djokovic was left visibly upset with the chair umpire during his Shanghai Masters Round of 16 win against Roman Safiullin, on Wednesday. Expressing his disappointment, Djokovic argued with Ignacio Forcadell.

Novak Djokovic was recently called out for the same mistake twice in just five days, prompting a heated exchange with the chair umpire over what he labeled an "unbelievable" rule change. His frustration stemmed from the perceived inconsistency in officiating and the impact of these new regulations on his gameplay. This incident not only highlights the intense pressure players endure during critical matches but also raises important questions about how changes in rules affect performance and the overall dynamics of the sport. Djokovic’s outburst serves as a reminder of the complexities athletes navigate on and off the court.

In a new rule introduced by the ATP, the shot clock activates automatically without taking into consideration anything that can happen between one exchange and another. The chair umpire tried to defend himself by stating that the rule was in application for some time.