Novak Djokovic says he stands by his assertion on Kosovo however desires to place the controversy behind him after his second-round victory on the French Open.
The world No.3 wrote: ‘Kosovo is the center of Serbia’ on a digicam lens following his first-round win on Monday, the identical day 30 NATO peacekeeping troops had been damage in clashes with Serb protesters within the Kosovo city of Zvecan – the place Djokovic’s father grew up.
The incident brought about a furore, with Kosovo’s Olympic authorities asking the International Olympic Committee to open disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Djokovic, and French sports activities minister Amelie Oudea-Castera saying the 22-time grand slam winner’s feedback had been “not appropriate”.
Djokovic will not be set to face any punishment, with the French and worldwide tennis federations saying no grand slam guidelines had been damaged.
“I would say it again, but I don’t need to because you have my quotes if you want to reflect on that,” Djokovic informed a press convention on Wednesday.
“Of course, I’m aware that a lot of people would disagree but it is what it is. It’s something that I stand for.
“So that is all. I’ve no extra touch upon that. I mentioned what I wanted to say.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
