“A drama-free grand slam, I don’t think it can happen for me,” he said on Wednesday. Then at the 2022 Australian Open, the 36-year-old was deported from the country after arriving in Melbourne unvaccinated against Covid-19. At the Australian Open in January, he said that his father, Srdjan, didn’t intend to support “any kind of war initiatives,” having been filmed with a group of Russian supporters at the Australian Open. The IOC said that athletes only fall under its authority during the Olympic Games.ĭjokovic is no stranger to controversy at grand slam tournaments. However, the ITF said that players’ conduct at a grand slam is governed by the grand slam rulebook of the relevant organizer, in which there is “no provision … that prohibits political statements.”
The KOC claimed that the 22-time grand slam champion had “yet again promoted the Serbian nationalist propaganda and used the sport platform to do so,” thereby raising “the level of tension and violence between the two countries, Kosovo and Serbia.” How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Julian Finney/Getty Images PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 28: Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine shakes hands with the umpire before avoiding shaking hands with Aryna Sabalenka as she looks on after their Women's Singles First Round Match on Day One of the at Roland Garros on in Paris, France. On Tuesday, the Kosovan Olympic Committee (KOC) called for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to take disciplinary action against Djokovic. He added that he had not spoken to French Open tournament director Amélie Mauresmo about the incident. “Of course, I’m aware that a lot of people would disagree, but it is what it is,” Djokovic said on Wednesday after his second-round victory against Hungary’s Márton Fucsovics. His reference to the “entirety of Serbia” reflects the policy of the Serbian government, which still considers Kosovo to be an integral part of its territory and has not recognized the country’s independence.ĬNN earlier this week sought clarification from Djokovic’s representation to see if he wants Kosovo to be part of Serbia but did not receive a response. Kosovan Olympic Committee calls for disciplinary action against Novak Djokovic (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images) Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images She has also captained the men’s Davis Cup team as well as the women’s Fed Cup squad.Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks on as he plays against US Aleksandar Kovacevic during their men's singles match on day two of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on May 29, 2023. Since retiring from the circuit in 2009, Mauresmo has coached the British player Andy Murray as well as the Frenchman Lucas Pouille. She overcame the same adversary to lift the Wimbledon crown that summer. She enjoyed more success in Melbourne where she beat Justine Henin to claim the Australian Open in January 2006. The French tennis diva who revolutionised the women's gameĭuring her career, Mauresmo reached the last eight of her home Grand Slam tournament in 20.Decision to delay 2021 French Open saves 'millions of euros'."Amélie has an identity, she has the charisma to lead the project of renewal.” "Amélie is a great champion, she has an international influence - that of a woman of character who likes a challenge and to be challenged," he said. Scot reveals mutual decision the day after Madrid open final loss to Novak Djokovic. Gilles Moretton, the FFT president, said he was seeking a new look for the clay court season's most prestigious tournament. Andy Murray announces split from coach Amelie Mauresmo. "Amélie has a great history with Roland Garros. A history that will continue in a role she takes on with pride and ambition," said a statement from the French Federation de Tennis (FFT). 🧡 a une grande histoire avec le tournoi de Une histoire qui va se poursuivre dans un rôle qu'elle endosse avec fierté et ambition 👇- FFT December 9, 2021
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