Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open for striking ball at line judge due to frustration

Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open after hitting a line judge with the ball.

The top seed world No 1 had just dropped his serve to trail opponent Pablo Carreno Busta 6-5 in the opening set of their fourth-round match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

He hit a ball behind him in frustration and it struck a female line judge. After the ball was struck, it was immediately clear that the woman was hurt and the Serbian rushed over to check on her condition.

Djokovic won his 17th Grand Slam singles title in Australia and was an overwhelming favourite to make it 18 in New York having not lost a match all season.

Source: Sky Sports