President Vucic sends stern warning concerning Novak Djokovic file

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Novak Djokovic thanks Serbian president for licensed help all through Australian Open controversy

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been warned by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić over his nation’s sporting hero Novak Djokovic.

The World No. 1 was deported ahead of the Australian Open after failing to amass a visa on account of his vaccination standing. Djokovic acknowledged that he “in no way felt alone” whereas in detention as a result of help he obtained globally.

“I am very grateful in your acts that moreover put you in a troubling political place in worldwide relations,” Djokovic instructed President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday.

“I will take into account that for a really very long time.”

President Vucic defended his Serbian star and spoke about his Grand Slam report throughout the coming years. He acknowledged,

“My plea to you… All of us hope you will overtake Nadal and Federer. Didn’t know who to help throughout the closing, we supported Medvedev a bit, nevertheless you have been the proper for years and years, no one will probably be able to overtake that. 

“We’re ready as a state to help the way in which ahead for tennis. We shouldn’t be going to have Djokovic in 20-30 years, nevertheless some new children must defend the flag.” (h/t Categorical). Djokovic will now look to start out his season on the ATP 500 Dubai Open.

Will Djokovic equal Nadal’s report?

Djokovic was on observe to win all 4 Grand Slams in 2021. His run was ended by Russian Daniil Medvedev, who claimed his maiden Grand Slam on the US Open.

This yr spherical, Djokovic may even have his work reduce out to retain his World No. 1 score. The Serbian is just 850 elements ahead of Medvedev, with title defenses in Paris and London. Nadal, within the meantime, can be the frontrunner to win an unprecedented 14th Roland Garros title in May.

The World No. 1 arrives to succeed in in Dubai this month to start out his 2022 season. With 20 Grand Slams to his determine, Djokovic is the youngest of the ‘Giant 3’. He is the favourite to complete up with most Grand Slams on the end of their careers.

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