Not like that Novak Djokovic a man who has never gone half a measure, far from it. Always volcanic and a staunch defender of his assumptions, although sometimes incomprehensible to ordinary mortals, the Serbian tennis player used the loudspeaker. Roland Garros sending a new message to the world that he doesn’t care about the individual consequences of his actions and, in his case, Politics and sports go hand in hand..

“Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Enough of the violence”Signed in Serbo-Croatian in parliament after its premiere against the Americans in Paris Alexander KovacevicThat he escaped uneventfully in three arms. A conscientiously written message that comes with a full upgrade tension and events following the inauguration of Albanian mayors elected in controversial elections in predominantly Serb and northern cities that are autonomous from the rest of the country Kosovo declared its independence in 2008..


After his debut at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic signed the words “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” in front of the camera. Twitter.


Nole has been coming back and forth between controversies and vetoes over his refusal to get the Covid vaccine over the past two seasons. Missing the Australian and US Grand Slams in 2022 and at times he came to take control of his career and won the rejection of most of the world’s population. Now, when the United States has lifted the last of the bans and this chapter has been crossed, world tennis number three has decided to move on to a new dimension and use the power of the media to internationalize Roland Garros’ full-blown conflict with Kosovo. with Serbia message that goes beyond a simple request for peace.

“Kosovo is our cornerstone”

“I am not a politician and I do not intend to create a political debate. This subject is very sensitive. As a Serb, everything that happens in Kosovo hurts me so much and That’s the least I can do.”He defended himself in front of journalists from his country, in statements gathered by the Tennis Majors media. “As a public official, I feel responsible., to show my support for whatever field I belong to. Especially as the son of a man born in Kosovo. I have to give my support to them and Serbia. I don’t know what the future will be for the Serb people in Kosovo, but in this kind of situation it is necessary to show support and unity.”

“My position is open.. As I always say in public, I am against war, violence and any kind of conflict. I empathize with everyone, but the situation there sets a precedent in international law. I am really sad, Kosovo is our heart, our cornerstone, our most important monasteries are there.” Djokovic concluded in a speech in which he undoubtedly claimed the territory belonged to Serbia, and recalled another speech he gave in Australia in 2008, right after he won his first career Grand Slam.

Kosovo response

Hence the position of the tennis player, who has re-increased her exposure on the subject in recent months and has turned her social networks into a battleground between the two sides, after several references. Another part of Kosovo Serbian and ensure that he wants to baptize his children in the area soon.

“No Vax No entry (No Vaccination)Kosovo Sports Minister Hajrulla Ceku gave a definitive answer to Nole’s intentions, who was described as a “Serbian nationalist” by independence supporters. He also recently saw how a face-up mural was destroyed by foreigners in the area.

Behaviors that slightly offended Djokovic, who returned to charges in Paris. “I don’t know what will happen. I’ve heard a lot of objections on social networks, if they’re going to punish me… But I’m not holding back, I’ll do it again”Number three came to an end this Monday, and even his fight for his 23rd Grand Slam, which will leave him alone at the historic pinnacle of his sport, doesn’t force him to deny his second most controversial personality.

The Serbian player is completely dissatisfied with the sporting aspect, which caused him to lose himself. The politician is the hero at the beginning of Roland Garros. and rekindles the debate over whether organizers or the ATP should take action to avoid such statements at their tournaments. Theoretically it is forbidden, but when it comes to it it has no consequences. And it won’t happen on this occasion either, because the French Tennis Federation (FFT), the organizer of the great Parisian, which Reuters agency consulted, stated that it “will not make any statements or take any position on this matter”.