ct 05, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Besides being tested by the NextGen American, Novak Djokovic also had to overcome emotions as the Serb had lost his cool after being slapped with a warning.
Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start and saved set points to beat Alex Michelsen 7-6(3), 7-6(9) in a riveting second-round clash at the Shanghai Masters as the Serb inched closer to a 100th career title. En route to the win, besides being tested by the NextGen American, Djokovic also had to overcome emotions as the 37-year-old had lost his cool after being slapped with a warning.
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts to a point during his men’s singles match against USA’s Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 5, 2024.(AFP)
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts to a point during his men’s singles match against USA’s Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 5, 2024.(AFP)
The incident happened in the second set of the match, when the world No. 4 received a time violation after running down the shot clock when serving at 15-30 down. Djokovic, unhappy with the call, bounced the ball away, walked up to chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani and questioned his decision. “Why do you do this man? Why do you do this man?” he asked.
