Novak Djokovic receives warning over 'militant, very political' message at French Open
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Novak Djokovic 'Free' To Express His Opinions, Says Elina Svitolina
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic should be free to "say his opinion" after the Serb controversially wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" on a camera at the French Open. Svitolina, who has repeatedly spoken out over tennis' response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, believes players should be able to talk publicly about political issues. Djokovic was criticised for his comments about recent clashes in Kosovo by French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera who said he "shouldn't get involved".
Djokovic 'free' to express his opinions, says Svitolina
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic should be free to "say his opinion" after the Serb controversially wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" on a camera at the French Open.
Tsitsipas in cruise control at French Open, Djokovic row simmers
PARIS : Stefanos Tsitsipas enjoyed an incident-free path into the third round of the French Open with a win over Roberto Carballes Baena on Wednesday but all eyes will be on Novak Djokovoic later as a political row sparked by the two-times champion intensified.
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French sports minister condemns Djokovic message on Kosovo: 'Very activist, very political'
France's sports minister condemned Novak Djokovic on Wednesday after he wrote a message saying Kosovo was at the "heart of Serbia" following his victory in the opening round of Roland Garros.
France Olympic Committee president resigns suddenly amid intense infighting
The president of France's Olympic Committee resigned unexpectedly on Thursday, the latest leadership shake up of French sports amid preparations for the Summer Olympics in Paris next year.
France withdraws as host of 2025 World Cup
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