Kosovo National Olympic Committee (NOC) President İsmet Krasniqi sent a letter to the presidents of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) demanding the punishment of Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic. TASS Regarding the Kosovo NOC press service.
“Despite Novak Djokovic being one of the best tennis players, such behavior is unacceptable as it sets a dangerous precedent where sport can be used as a platform for political messages, programs and propaganda,” Krasnika said. Serbian tennis player disciplinary case.
After the first game played at the French Open on 29 May, Djokovic wrote into a camera lens: “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the Violence.”
On 29 May, clashes broke out between Serbian protesters and security forces in the Kosovo municipality of Zvecan. Representatives of KFOR, the NATO mission in Kosovo, used batons, stun grenades and tear gas against the protesters, and special units of the Kosovo police used firearms. In response, protesters started throwing stones and heavy objects at the security forces.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said 52 Serbs were injured in the incident.
Alexei Selivanenko, former Vice-President of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) commented Defeated Daniil Medvedev in the first round at Roland Garros.