Djokovic blasts ‘embarrassing’ lack of video replays in tennis

Sports Aug, 20 2024
Djokovic blasts ‘embarrassing’ lack of video replays in tennis
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Novak Djokovic blasted absence of video technology as “Embarrassing” as Olympic champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner weighed in on an umpiring row at Cincinnati Masters.

Despite Canadian’s protests, point was ruled legitimate by chair umpire and Draper was declared winner. “It’s embarrassing that we don’t have video replay of these kind of situations on court,” Djokovic, who is not playing at tournament, wrote on social media.

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