Novak Djokovic and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic don’t seem to have essentially the most cordial relationship, and the latter has spoken in regards to the tennis famous person
Novak Djokovic had a blunt chat with Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic (Picture: Getty)
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has revealed he had some blunt phrases for tennis icon Novak Djokovic. The controversial statesman has damaged his silence on Djokovic after the 24-time Grand Slam winner departed Serbia together with his household.
Djokovic, his spouse, Jelena, and their two youngsters, Stefan and Tara, now stay in Athens, Greece, after selecting to go away Belgrade final yr. It has been recommended that the upheaval is because of a ‘smear’ marketing campaign in opposition to him by pro-Vucic nationwide media.
The Australian Open runner-up, 38, has beforehand lent assist to youth-led anti-government protests. “As somebody who deeply believes within the energy of younger folks and their want for a greater future, I take into account it essential that their voice is heard,” Djokovic wrote on X in March 2025.
“Serbia has huge potential, and educated youth is its biggest power. What all of us want is knowing and respect. With you, Novak.”
Talking to TV Pink, as quoted by Sport Klub, Vucic revealed that he wouldn’t be cowed by Djokovic’s views and that he had a agency message for the Serbian sports activities hero.
“I informed him what I assumed, now I’d say it in a harsher approach, not in direction of him, however in direction of the state of affairs we have been in,” Vucic mentioned.
“I can’t change my beliefs below the affect of any sports activities, appearing or leisure star.”
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Nevertheless, Vucic did reward Djokovic’s efficiency on the Australian Open earlier this yr and hopes the veteran can proceed to search out extra success. “I wholeheartedly assist Djokovic and all of the individuals who put on the Serbian tricolour, and [I am] wanting ahead to his success,” Vucic mentioned.
President Vucic spoke about Djokovic (Picture: Getty)
“[He showed] one thing unbelievable in these years [in his win against Jannik Sinner]. [He is] the best of this time in a troublesome and demanding sport.
“It’s far more than a congratulatory message, he represents his nation with dignity and makes it common. No matter the results of the ultimate, I assist him.”
Djokovic spoke of his household’s transfer to Athens, to CNN Greece in October. He mentioned: “We’re, as a household, attempting to see how the life goes right here, the expertise. It’s solely been lower than two months. So we’ll see the way it goes, however thus far, as I mentioned, it’s been a really constructive expertise.”
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