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Off-Court Drama With Fight at US Open [VIDEO]

Sep 3, 2010 – 10:55 AM
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Paul Wachter

Paul Wachter Contributor

(Sept. 3) -- While tennis is a gentleman's (and gentlewoman's, of course) sport, it's not unheard of for a little fisticuffs in the stands. Often it happens when players representing countries with geopolitical issues take the court. Serbs and Croats are one of the notable combustible mixes. And while a Serb, Novak Djokovic, was on court against Philipp Petzschner of Germany at Arthur Ashe Stadium Thursday night, the fight that broke out had nothing to do with central Europe.

No, it was of the common American variety. A young man was swearing too much for an older lady's liking. She complained, a verbal exchange ensued, and then another, older man (presumably linked to the lady) attacked the young guy and got the worse end of the exchange. The woman entered the fray with a slap and was pushed away. Security intervened. There's video of it all. [WARNING: Explicit language and graphic violence. Viewer discretion is advised.]



After his victory, Djokovic joked that he hoped no Serbians were involved. "I hope the fans enjoyed the match and not the fight," he said.
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