Novak Djokovic refuses to again down on controversial TV digital camera message over Kosovo
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ovak Djokovic has refused to again down on the message he wrote on a TV digital camera following his opening-round win on the French Open.
After easing into spherical three at Roland Garros with a 7-6, 6-0, 6-3 win over Marton Fucsovics, he remained unapologetic over the controversy concerning his actions within the previous spherical.
He had written on a TV digital camera, “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence.”
It led to the Kosovo Tennis Federation to name for sanctions to be taken towards the 22-time Grand Slam whereas France’s sports activities minister criticised his message. Meanwhile, a statue of him in a Serbian a part of Kosovo was vandalised, along with his face graffitied.
Djokovic has no plans to make any additional feedback on the difficulty however stated following the Fucsovics win, “I would say I again but I don’t need to because you have my quotes if you want to reflect on that.
“Of course, I’m aware that a lot of people would disagree but it is what it is. It’s something that I stand for.”
Tensions have been strained in Kosovo with UN peacekeeping forces injured in clashes. The nation declared independence from Serbia in 2008, which isn’t recognised by Belgrade.
The newest tensions emerged after 4 Albanian mayors have been elected throughout elections boycotted by the minority Serb inhabitants.