Srdjan Djokovic caused a stir in Melbourne after he posed for a photo with Russian fans holding a flag with Vladimir Putin’s face on it. Nole’s father issued a press release announcing that he would not participate in the semi-final between his son and Tommy Paul, so as not to stir things up further.

Srdjan DjokovicPhoto: DAVID GRAY / AFP / Profimedia

Srdjan Djokovic will miss Novak’s semi-final: I will watch the match on TV

“I’m only here to support my son. It was not my intention to make headlines or cause disruption.

And in order not to disturb my son and his opponent during the semi-finals, I decided to watch the match on TV.

I was outside the arena with Novak’s fans, as I am after every match of my son, to celebrate the victories and take pictures with them.

My family went through the horrors of war and we just want peace” – Srdjan Djokovicin a press release.

The TA (Tennis Federation of Australia) had its point of view after the scandal that Djokovic’s father made.

“During the tournament, players and their teams discussed the importance of not engaging in activities that could cause disruption.”

It will be recalled that the flags of Russia and Belarus are prohibited in the Melbourne Park complex, where the Australian Open is held.

Novak Djokovic (5th seed) will play Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday. The winner will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final for the big trophy.

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