Djokovic father

2023 - 1 - 29

djokovic dad

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Novak Djokovic's dad, Srdjan, absent from son's player box at ... (7NEWS.com.au)

“So there is no disruption to tonight's semi-final for my son, or for the other player, I have chosen to watch from home,” Srdjan Djokovic said in a statement ...

“It was an unfortunate situation and the Serbian fans have been great. “The Serbs and Greeks historically get along very well. “I know him personally and his family was devastated by what happened. My family has lived through the horror of war, and we wish only for peace.” “I hope that all the people who are going to come to the finals are going to be there for tennis and sport because that’s what we all wish for. [Srdjan Djokovic was spotted last Wednesday night with the fans](https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-father-srdjan-in-russian-flag-controversy-at-australian-open-c-9564791), who were carrying Russian flags with the leader of the nation’s face embossed on them. “It’s his decision. “He didn’t breach any event policy. I just don’t think there’s going to be any conflict on and off the court in terms of the crowd,” Djokovic said. It was not intentional and I agree with him and it was not designed to cause harm to anyone,” Tiley said. I had no intention of being caught up in this. “I was outside with Novak’s fans, as I have done after all of my son’s matches to celebrate his wins and take pictures with them.

Djokovic's father not sighted at AO final (The Canberra Times)

Novak Djokovic's father has seemingly stayed away from the Australian Open final despite tournament director Craig Tiley giving...

"It was an unfortunate situation and the Serbian fans have been great. "The Serbs and Greeks historically get along very well. "I know him personally and his family was devastated by what happened. "He didn't breach any event policy. "It's his decision. It was not intentional and I agree with him and it was not designed to cause harm to anyone," Tiley said.

Novak Djokovic's father in shock move for Australian Open final (Yahoo Sport Australia)

But in a fresh twist, Djokovic's father did not appear at Rod Laver Arena to watch the start the match. Djokovic went on to win his 22nd grand slam title to ...

Novak Djokovic's father stays AWAY from Australian Open final ... (Daily Mail)

Novak Djokovic's father opted to stay away from the Australian Open final on Sunday, following his controversial interaction with Vladimir Putin supporters ...

'It was an unfortunate situation and the Serbian fans have been great. [Srdjan Djokovic was filmed with a man wearing a 'Z' T-shir](/sport/tennis/article-11681267/Novak-Djokovic-Ukraine-demands-Australian-Open-ban-dad-posing-Russian-Putin-fans.html)t [denoting support for Russian armed forces] and standing behind a flag sporting the face of Russian president Vladimir Putin. 'I know him personally and his family was devastated by what happened. That's really important because what's been written about what he [allegedly] said hasn't been correct and I think people are back-tracking from that. 'It's his decision. [But Tennis Australia said he was free to attend the decider at Rod Laver Arena](/sport/tennis/article-11688757/Novak-Djokovics-dad-escapes-ban-Australian-Open-mens-final-pro-Russian-celebration.html)

TA's big call on Djokovic's dad (NEWS.com.au)

Novak Djokovic's father is free to attend Sunday's Australian Open final, with tournament boss Craig Tiley saying it was “his decision”.

When asked if was a “good look” for Djokovic Snr to attend the final, Mr Tiley said it was still “too early to tell”. “He didn’t breach any event policy. “It’s his decision.

Novak's dad stays away from Australian Open final (Fox Sports)

Earlier on Sunday, Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley said it was Djokovic Sr.'s call. “It's his decision. We're going to let it be his decision and ...

“He didn’t breach any event policy. “It’s his decision. I had no intention of being caught up in this. “We know how devastating that is for the family, for the people, in any family that is going through the war. “It was unfortunate that the misinterpretation of what happened yesterday has escalated to such a high level,” he said. [inews.co.uk](https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-father-video-putin-flag-fan-long-live-the-russians-2107680) first reported the video which appears to show Srdjan telling one of the demonstrators “Long live the Russians” in a loose translation.

Djokovic's father not courtside for Australian Open final (CNA)

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic's father was absent from his son's player's box for the Australian Open final on Sunday (Jan 29) following a controversy over ...

TA's big call on Djokovic's dad (Sky News Australia)

Novak Djokovic's father is free to attend Sunday's Australian Open final, with tournament boss Craig Tiley saying it was “his decision”.

“He didn’t breach any event policy. “It’s his decision. When asked if was a “good look” for Djokovic Snr to attend the final, Mr Tiley said it was still “too early to tell”. “It was one of those situations where he was around people that were enjoying it and one or two individuals in that crowd that shouldn’t have been here on site.” Srdjan did not attend his son’s semi-final and Mr Tiley said he was free to attend Sunday’s final if he wished. Novak Djokovic’s father is free to attend Sunday’s Australian Open final, with tournament boss Craig Tiley saying it was “his decision”.

Glaring absence overhangs Djokovic heroics (Wide World of Sports)

Novak Djokovic's dad was a glaring absentee from Rod Laver Arena as the Serbian charged to victory in the A...

In the end we have a happy ending." That was the whole conversation. And that's fair enough, right? "The things that I read that was claimed he had said is what he indicated he did not say, and I believe him." "Look, it is what it is. "And it was just a few individuals in that group that ruined it for everyone, and they've since been removed from the site and are not allowed back. "I am of the view that it would have been better if he (Djokovic senior) wasn't in that situation. "In a way I'm also sad that he was not there, present, in the stands. "If it's going to be better for me as the outcome of the match so that he's not in the box, then so be it. I think in the end also what he told me is that it's important that I feel good on the court, I win the match, and he's here for me. A commonly held view after the emergence of the footage was that Srdjan said "long live the Russians", but Djokovic and Serbian journalists have claimed that translation was incorrect. [Novak Djokovic](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/novak-djokovic) admitted the absence of his father from Rod Laver Arena put a dampener on celebrating [his 10th Australian Open title on Sunday night.](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-novak-djokovic-v-stefanos-tsitsipas-mens-singles-final-result-video-highlights-victory-speech/4ba6f5ab-609d-44a5-9310-4c016acaf0f9)

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