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Novak Djokovic says he stands by his assertion on Kosovo however needs to place the controversy behind him after his second-round victory on the French Open.
The world No.3 wrote: ‘Kosovo is the guts of Serbia’ on a digicam lens following his first-round win on Monday, the identical day 30 NATO peacekeeping troops have been damage in clashes with Serb protesters within the Kosovo city of Zvecan – the place Djokovic’s father grew up.
The incident brought on a furore, with Kosovo’s Olympic authorities asking the Worldwide 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 have been “not acceptable”.
Djokovic is just not set to face any punishment, with the French and worldwide tennis federations saying no grand slam guidelines have been damaged.
“I might say it once more, however I don’t must as a result of you may have my quotes if you wish to mirror on that,” Djokovic instructed a press convention on Wednesday.
“In fact, I’m conscious that lots of people would disagree however it’s what it’s. It’s one thing that I stand for.
“In order that’s all. I’ve no extra touch upon that. I stated what I wanted to say.”
– AAP