THE STORY
In the fourth round of the 2020 US Open on September 6, Novak Djokovic was defaulted after hitting a ball in frustration, which struck line umpire Laura Clark in the neck. The incident occurred while trailing 5-6 in the first set against Pablo Carreño Busta. As a result, Djokovic lost all ranking points and prize money from the tournament. (usopen.org)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Novak Djokovic
WHY IT MATTERS
This unprecedented default ended Djokovic's 26-match winning streak in 2020 and marked the first time since 2014 that the US Open men's singles title was won by a player without a Grand Slam title. (usopen.org)