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Novak Djokovic’s dad pulls out of attending Australian Open semi over pro-Putin video

Srdjan Djokovic courted controversy when he was filmed taking part in a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open, standing next to a Vladimir Putin flag

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Djokovic’s Father Won’t Attend Semi-final after Russia Flag Controversy

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home", after a video emerged showing him posing at Melbourne Park with fans holding Russian flags. The video caused controversy in Australia, leading to the country's Prime Minister Anthony…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023

Novak Djokovic’s father did not attend his Australian Open semi-final win

Srdjan Djokovic says he had ‘no intention of being caught up in this’ after he was filmed with pro-Putin spectators at previous game

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023

Novak Djokovic’s dad seen ‘posing with supporters of Putin’ at Australian Open

The father of tennis ace Novak Djokovic, Srdjan Djokovic, is under fire after appearing to pose with Pro-Kremlin supporters and proclaiming “long live the Russians” as his son took part in the Australian Open.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic’s father poses with Vladimir Putin supporters at Australian Open

Tennis Australia have warned Srdjan Djokovic after the father of the nine-time Australian Open champion was filmed posing for pictures alongside a group holding a flag of Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Police Question Australian Open Fans for Displaying Russian Flag, per Report

Russian flags were banned last week, and fans were behaving in a “menacing way” toward security personnel.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 26, 2023

4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police

Police say they have kicked four people out of Melbourne Park for displaying banned Russian flags outside Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic’s father seen posing with pro-Putin group at Australian Open

Srdjan Djokovic filmed telling pro-Putin supporters ‘long live Russian citizens’; footage follows arrest of pro-Russian fans at Australian Open

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2023

Djokovic’s dad poses with Russian protesters at Aus Open

Novak Djokovic's family has become embroiled in an Australian Open protest, after his father apparently posed with pro-Putin demonstrators.

The New Daily · Jan 26, 2023

Casey Dellacqua helps guide new initiative encouraging female leadership in community tennis

Just 26 per cent of local tennis club presidents around the country are women. Tennis Australia is hoping to combat that with a new initiative encouraging female empowerment and leadership.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023