Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic's father
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic's father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans holding Russian flags.
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Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic’s father over pro-Russian stance
SYDNEY: Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic’s father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans brandishing Russian flags. “He should be stripped of his accreditation.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia -Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.REUTERS/Hannah Mckay