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Tennis Great Novak Djokovic Praises Serbia's Student Movement After Stunning Election Win

Djokovic said the students showed dignity and resilience after two years of protests, and he said their win has created pride in Serbia and abroad.

  • On Tuesday, tennis great Novak Djokovic praised Serbia's youth movement for creating a "sense of pride" following their election victory against longtime strongman Aleksandar Vucic.
  • Vucic conceded defeat on Sunday in an election pitting his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government.
  • Speaking at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Djokovic expressed deep respect for the students, noting they showed "dignity and incredible resilience" during two years of intense pressure.
  • Declaring the "victory is secured," Djokovic expressed hope that Serbia will be prosperous and citizens will enjoy the future coming.
  • Djokovic, who lives in Greece, has publicly backed student protests on several occasions, noting the movement created pride not just in Serbia but abroad as well.
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Tennis great Novak Djokovic praises Serbia's student movement after stunning election win

Tennis great Novak Djokovic says Serbia's youth movement has created a "sense of pride" worldwide after its stunning election victory against longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic, who conceded defeat on Sunday. The election pitted Vucic against a diverse student-led opposition that…

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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