Djokovic apologises for Roddick attack

Novak Djokovic apologised for his verbal attack on Andy Roddick in the wake of his 6-2 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7/5) quarter-final victory at the US Open yesterday, claiming he had misunderstood the American’s comments that he had ’faked’ injuries.

Third seed Djokovic raced into a two-set lead at the Arthur Ashe Stadium before Roddick battled back to claim the third. A closely contested fourth went into a tie-break and the 26-year-old was just two points away from taking the match into fifth set at 5-4.