Recently, two-time French Open winner Jim Courier spoke to Tennis Channel on the controversy, stating that Novak Djokovic shouldn’t be deemed a “bad guy” for what was in essence an accident.
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Novak Djokovic is not a bad guy: Jim Courier
Courier noted that Novak Djokovic’s intentions were very relevant, and that he never meant to harm the lines judge - or anyone else, for that matter - with his act.
After Djokovic’s controversial disqualification, tennis great John McEnroe had claimed that the 33-year-old was going to be ’the bad guy the rest of his career’. But while Djokovic’s public image has been affected by the incident, Courier disagrees with McEnroe’s opinion.
Novak Djokovic needs to be a fiery player on the court, that’s when he plays his best tennis: Jim Courier
Courier also pointed out that the incident likely cost Djokovic his 18th Grand Slam title, given he was the overwhelming favorite for the title. After the mishap at Flushing Meadows, Novak Djokovic went on to achieve title glory at the Italian Open, where he won a record-breaking 36th Masters 1000 title.
However, the American believes that the incident at that 2020 US Open would probably still be haunting Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic has not been in high spirits ever since the tour season resumed in August, with several off-court issues being at the back of his mind. The Serb also looked a bit irritable throughout his campaign in Rome, prompting Courier to claim that Novak Djokovic needs his aggression back in Paris.
Novak Djokovic will have a few days to recharge his batteries before he heads to the 2020 French Open, which is scheduled to kick off on 27 September.
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