Kosovo Olympic Committee calls for disciplinary action against Novak Djokovic over French Open message
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'Political statements not banned,' says ITF after Djokovic Kosovo row
International tennis chiefs insisted Wednesday that "political statements" are not banned at Grand Slam events after Novak Djokovic controversially wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" on a camera at the French Open.
French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz 'a complete player' - John McEnroe says 'sky the limit' for star
Eurosport expert John McEnroe says Carlos Alcaraz can win «at least» 10 majors as he gave his assessment of «a complete player» watching the Spaniard perform at the 2023 French Open. Alcaraz, who was in action against Taro Daniel on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday afternoon, is the world No. 1 and the top seed at Roland-Garros as he seeks his second Grand Slam title and first on the famous red dirt in Paris.
Djokovic has the right to speak freely on Kosovo, says Ukraine's Svitolina
PARIS: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina defended on Wednesday (May 31) fellow tennis player Novak Djokovic, who caused a furore over a statement related to Kosovo, saying that in a free world he should have the right to express his opinion.
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 back in action at French Open after Kosovo controversy
PARIS: Novak Djokovic will take to Court Philippe Chatrier in Wednesday’s French Open night session under fire for his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo, after world number one Carlos Alcaraz also plays in the second round. Djokovic, who is chasing a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, scrawled the message “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence” on a camera following his first-round match.
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.
Medvedev shocked by Seyboth Wild, Djokovic accused of fanning political flames
PARIS: Daniil Medvedev became the highest-ranked player to exit the French Open after a five-sets first-round defeat by Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild on Tuesday (May 30) while Novak Djokovic was accused of fuelling tensions with his political stance.