Djokovic out to tame U.S. Open demons in Carreno Busta rematch


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 07 Oct 2020

FILE PHOTO: Oct 5, 2020; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) in action during his match against Karen Khachanov (RUS) on day eight at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

PARIS (Reuters) - The last time Novak Djokovic and Pablo Carreno Busta shared a court -- in the fourth round of U.S. Open last month -- the outcome sent shockwaves around the tennis world.

World number one Djokovic, a hot favourite to lift the title in New York, was disqualified after accidentally striking a female line judge with a ball, while Spaniard Carreno Busta went on reach the semi-finals.

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