09-07-2020, 08:16 PM
Robert M wrote:
rj,
Correct on one level. The penalty was spot on especially since Djokovic's action resulted in an injury. Intent is at play here not because it has an impact on the penalty but because some people believe the incident was intentional, not accidental. While intent shouldn't have bearing on the penalty, it does factor into how people feel about Djokovic as a person and a professional tennis player.
Robert
OK. As long as we're on the same page that the call was correct, and the gameplay is governed by rules ignorant of intent.