Father of the former Serbian world first racket Novak Djokovic Srdjan Djokovic posed for a photo with fans who came to the Australian Open with Russian flags, including the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports the Guardian.
On Wednesday, Novak Djokovic beat the Russian Andrei Rublev in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a score of 6:1, 6:2, 6:4.
Djokovic Sr. met fans outside Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and posed next to a man in a Z-shirt waving the Putin Russian flag. Passers-by filmed a video of Srdjan Djokovic saying “zivjeli Russiyani” or “long live the Russians”.
Following the release of the photos, Tennis Australia warned players and their teams against using prohibited flags.
Tennis Australia previously banned the display of the Russian and Belarus flags at the Australian Open, noting that the organization “will continue to work with players and fans to ensure the best possible conditions for the tournament.” .
In connection with the appearance of Russian flags after the Djokovic-Rublev match, the police question four people.
The Australian Open will end on January 29.
The Guardian
Source : MatchTV
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