Drama to Roland-Garros: Novak Djokovic accuses the ITF of injustice after being sentenced to a fine of $ 30 million, while Lorenzo Musetti was not sanctioned for having hit a line referee. Musetti’s reaction arouses the ire of the tennis community.
The controversy of Roland-Garros this year has deeply marked the tennis community, arousing indignation and the debate on the inequality of treatment of players. Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, accused the International Tennis Federation (ITF) of unfair treatment after being sentenced to an exorbitant fines of $ 30 million, while Lorenzo Musetti was not punished for any penalty for a similar incident.
The incident started when Lorenzo Musetti, during a match at Roland-Garros, accidentally hit the ball towards a line referee. Despite the severity of the incident, Musetti was not punished, which has raised suspicion of preferential treatment. However, a few days later, Djokovic was sentenced to a fine of $ 30 million for an incident during which he also involuntarily struck the ball towards a line referee.
In a later interview, Djokovic expressed his frustration in the face of ITF’s decision: “I don’t understand how Musetti can get away with such an incident. This demonstrates a blatant lack of justice in tennis. I demand to be treated in the same way. Many have judged the sanction imposed on disproportionate Djokovic, especially compared to the indifference manifested towards Musetti.
What truly triggered the controversy was Musetti’s reaction to Djokovic’s criticism. The young Italian said, “If the ITF has decided not to sanction my incident, it is his business, not mine. I do not have to assume responsibility for the decisions of the Federation. These statements have caused a wave of indignation in the tennis community, which considered that Musetti had dodged its responsibilities, while Djokovic had been subjected to a draconian sanction without clear justification.
Musetti’s inaction in the face of his own behavior and later defense of ITF’s decision was perceived as a lack of responsibility and respect for the rules of tennis. Fans and tennis professionals have expressed their indignation at an offense and, rather than assuming the consequences, have paid attention to ITF, clearly affirming that respect for the rules must be the same for everyone, regardless of the player’s status or popularity.
Controversy continues and divides the tennis community. If some defend Djokovic for his call to justice, others criticize Musetti’s attitude and the management of these incidents by ITF. This Roland-Garros drama has undoubtedly marked the history of tennis, highlighting the tensions and inequalities that exist within this sport.
