(VIDEO) “HE LITERALLY STOPPED”: CONTROVERSIAL MOMENT DURING NOVAK DJOKOVIC’S DEFEAT AGAINST LUCA NARDI AS WORLD NO.1 VENTS AT UMPIRE.

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Novak Djokovic’s disappointing night at the office was compounded by frustration with the umpire as well as being defeated by Luca Nardi in a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 upset. This loss marks the first time in Djokovic’s illustrious career that he has been beaten by a lucky loser, adding an unexpected twist to his tournament experience at the Indian Wells Masters.

Novak Djokovic’s frustrations peaked during a meltdown where he believed Luca Nardi had stopped during a point, expecting a hindrance call from the umpire. Despite Djokovic’s anger and desire for a call, the umpire remained steadfast in his interpretation of the situation, leading to a tense exchange between the Serbian ace and the chair umpire during their match at the Indian Wells Masters.

The umpire clarified, “He reacted to the call, he didn’t make the call. He didn’t actually stop the point,” reaffirming his decision regarding the incident during the match between Novak Djokovic and Luca Nardi at the Indian Wells Masters.

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration to the umpire, stating, “He literally stopped.” The umpire reiterated that there was no hindrance call to be made, explaining, “Just because he stops it doesn’t mean the point stops.” Djokovic responded, “Just because he stops it doesn’t mean the point stops… what are you talking about? You saw that reaction, he literally stopped. He completely confused me and I stopped as well. How can you not make that judgement? Are you blagging me or what?” The exchange highlights the intensity of the disagreement during their match at the Indian Wells Masters.

The umpire continued, asking Djokovic, “Are you wanting me to call a hindrance?” Djokovic affirmed, stating, “Of course! Because he stopped. The guy stopped and he played the ball like this.” Despite Djokovic’s request, the umpire denied it, asserting, “Just because he stops it doesn’t mean it’s ground for hindrance.” The exchange underscores the disagreement between Djokovic and the umpire regarding the incident during their match at the Indian Wells Masters.

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