Novak Djokovic narrowly avoids Australian Open disqualification after striking ball in anger

Novak Djokovic narrowly avoids Australian Open disqualification after striking ball in anger

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic narrowly avoided a possible disqualification from the Australian Open after a ball he smacked away in frustration just avoided hitting a ball kid. Djokovic, a 10-time champion at the tournament, won a point in the second set of his third-round match against Botic van de Zandschulp when the Dutchman sent a shot long. In response, Djokovic smashed a forehand in anger, which barely avoided hitting a ball kid crouched close to the net, who ducked as it travelled towards her. Novak Djokovic nearly hit a ballkid while smashing the ball away against Botic Van...