Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia asks Novak Đoković to comment on his father’s appearances with the Russian flag.
Tennis star Novak Đoković’s father Srdjan has appeared several times in front of the Russian flag. Reuters
Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia Vasyl Myroshnyshenko asks tennis star Novak Đoković to talk about his relationship with Russia. The situation has started with the father of the top player Srdjan Đoković after appearing in front of the Russian national flag at a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia on January 10. Russian flags have also been seen in the background of other press conferences. About the subject news CNN.
The Australian open tennis tournament is underway in Australia, where the player’s father has also been seen performing with the Russian flag. Ambassador Myrošnyshenko says that the situation has raised an unnecessary provocation and affects Novak’s preparation for matches.
– The incident brings negative energy to Novak when he prepares for the matches, the ambassador tells CNN
The ambassador expects a strong statement from the tennis star and a statement about what idea he stands for. In addition, with the war raging in Ukraine, the ambassador would like the star to also apologize for the situation.
– Of course, the son cannot be responsible for his father’s actions, but it may be that their opinions do not differ from each other. I think that the world is interested in knowing whose side he stands on, says Myrošnyshenko.
On Wednesday, four people were removed from the tournament for pro-war signs.