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French Open: Novak Djokovic says hitting another line judge with ball was 'awkward'

Novak Djokovic says it was a "a very awkward situation" when a ball flew off his racquet into a line judge's face during a French Open fourth-round win.

The 33-year-old Serb was defaulted from the US Open last month when he hit a line judge after swatting away a spare ball in frustration.

This time - in a straight-set win over Karen Khachanov - there was no chance of a default as the ball was still in play and it was not a dangerous action.

"I hope he's fine," Djokovic said.

"He dealt with it in a strong and brave way.