Published 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic sends political message about Kosovo at French Open after violence erupts

Novak Djokovic sparked political controversy by writing a message in Serbian on a camera lens after his first-round victory at the French Open, stating "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" following clashes between Serb protesters and NATO peacekeeping soldiers in northern Kosovo.
Kosovo declared independence in 2008, but Serbia does not recognize its sovereignty and still considers it part of its territory. The European Union and the US have increased efforts to resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, while tensions continue to soar.

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Times of India

Tennis-'Kosovo is the heart of Serbia', Novak Djokovic writes at French Open

Serbian world number three Novak Djokovic risked stirring up a political controversy at the French Open on Monday after writing a message about Kosovo following his first-round victory.

11 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Djokovic ‘raising Serbia and Kosova tension’ after French Open statement

Kosova Tennis Federation responds to Serb’s commentsUnlikely world No 3 will face punishment by ATPThe Kosova Tennis Federation has accused Novak Djokovic of contributing to the rising tensions between Serbia and Kosovo following his statements at the French Open on Monday.After Djokovic’s straight-sets win against Alexander Kovacevic, the 22-time grand slam title winner used the customary act of signing the camera lens to write the message: “Ko…

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Djokovic courts controversy at French Open with Kosovo ‘heart of Serbia’ message

Novak Djokovic courted controversy on Monday when he wrote “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence” on a camera at the French Open after clashes flared in northern Kosovo amid ethnic tensions.

11 months ago·India

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The Independent

Novak Djokovic advances at French Open then sends political message about Kosovo

Djokovic wrote on the camera lens “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” after beating Aleksandar Kovacevic.

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

'Kosovo is the heart of Serbia', Djokovic writes at French Open

Serbian world number three Novak Djokovic risked stirring up a political controversy at the French Open on Monday after writing a message about Kosovo following his first-round victory.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Djokovic says 'Kosovo is the heart of Serbia.' Explaining the renewed hostilities in Kosovo

Long-simmering tensions in Kosovo have recently erupted. The conflict origins have deep historical roots but also include recent developments involving licence plates and local elections. Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, not known to shy away from contentious topics, has weighed in publicly.

11 months ago·Canada

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