Novak Djokovic is one personality who has controversy surrounding himself. The Serbian also has another side to him. Followers of the sport often refer him to as the Djoker. His antics on and off the court tend to leave watchers and his fans in a split. An Instagram account recently reminded fans of the silly ways in which Djokovic sometimes acts on the court. They shared a video of the Djoker accidentally hitting a ball girl in the 2007 Madrid Open. Followers of the account left several hilarious comments after the event.
This is not the only event in which Djokovic hit someone on the court. In the 2020 US Open, Djokovic hit a lineswoman after a point loss and the officials promptly disqualified him from the tournament.
Novak Djokovic hits the ball girl
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An Instagram account posted a video of the incident. In his second-round bout in the 2007 Madrid Open, Djokovic was preparing to receive a serve. As Fernando Verdasco hit the ball on his forehand, Nole attempted to make a fantastic return down the line. Djokovic made a slight mistake in calculations as the ball flew at a high speed towards the head of an unfortunate ball girl.
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As the ball struck, the two players reacted worryingly. Djokovic regretted instantly. He held his head in his hand and looked down at the ground. After a brief moment of shock, he rushed to check if the girl was alright.
Users in the comment section focused more on the humor of the situation rather than concern for the ball girl.
One user exclaimed that this was Djokovic’s strategy of hitting on the girl. @blakeburly commented: “Djokovic rizz unmatched. Strategy 1000/10“.
Another user said that Djokovic was just trying to get the girl’s number. @official_glace commented: “Was just trying to get her number.”
Similarly, one user gave Djokovic a hilarious name, which was appropriate for the situation. @baran.sivasli commented: “Novak rizzovic”
Another user referenced a popular TV and said Djokovic would show his kids the video in the future. @cef07 commented: “And this is how I met your mother“.
One user highlighted that this was the usual aggressive behavior of Djokovic on the court. @luishernandogarciaortiz commented: “As always 🎾😡 violent in court.”
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One user thought that the move was intentional and executed with a personal vendetta. @sj_oe_rd commented: “I’m pretty sure that was personal…”
Another user highlighted how the shot seemed to be on target. @aaronwasntavailable commented: “🎯”.
One fan talked about the future of the ball girl after the event. @luka_otovic commented: “She grew up to be a US Open line judge.”
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The Djoker has never failed to give his fans a smile with his silliness, but he also knows when to get serious and focus on the match.