An act of unsporting behaviour, outburst in the world of sports, Djokovic accused of shocking behaviour
An act of unsporting behaviour, outburst in the world of sports
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was defaulted from the US Open when a ball that he slammed behind him struck a line judge in the throat. Sport arenas across the world are marred by acts of unsporting behaviour, on-court rage and outburst. Take a look
Mike Tyson was involved in one of the most controversial moments in boxing history. In 1997, in a rematch of the year before against Evander Holyfield at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Tyson bit Holyfield on both ears at the end of the third round. He was disqualified. Tyson first said the bite was a retaliation for Holyfield’s headbutts in prior contests, which were ruled as “accidental”. He later apologised for his action.
In the 2018 US Open final, former World No. 1 Serena Williams received a coaching violation after her coach made a gesture from the stands. While refuting the call, she told the umpire, “I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather lose.” Williams lost the final to Naomi Osaka. She was later fined $17,000 for these remarks. In the 2019 Wimbledon, Williams was fined $10,000 for throwing a racket during a practice session and damaging a court
