Novak Djokovic's dad Srdjan has been criticised after posing with a group of Vladimir Putin supporters at the Australian Open. Djokovic is back competing in Melbourne 12 months on from his COVID-19 vaccine saga, which saw him kicked out of last year's event and deported from Australia.
One year on it seems controversy continues to follow the former world No. 1, after his father was pictured with pro-Putin Russians outside the Rod Laver Arena. In the clip the Russian supporters are seen chanting Putin's name, whilst also parading their flag.
Mr Djokovic is then seen posing with a pro-Putin supporter who is sporting the banned military 'Z' symbol on his chest, before the father of the nine-time champion allegedly comments: "Long live Russia."
