Australian Open organizers have issued a reminder about their policy on “inappropriate flags” after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic’s father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.
Djokovic's father seen posing with fans carrying Russian flags
Australian Open organizers have issued a reminder about their policy on “inappropriate flags” after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic’s father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.
| Date: | Jan. 26, 2023 5:05 AM ET |
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Novak Djokovic's father poses with fan wearing pro-Russia 'Z' symbol
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Novak Djokovic’s father seen posing with pro-Putin group at Australian Open
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Djokovic’s dad stays away from Australian Open semifinal after posing with Russian flag
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Tennis fans seen hoisting Russian flag at Australian Open despite ban
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Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan filmed at Australian Open posing for pictures with Vladimir Putin supporters
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Jan. 26, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories - Australian Open -
Video Appears to Show Novak Djokovic’s Father With Pro-Putin Fans at Australian Open
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Jan. 26, 2023 - NYT > World News - World - Australian Open -
Novak Djokovic says his father had 'no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives'
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Novak Djokovic admits father scrutiny overshadowed semi-final victory
Srdjan Djokovic photograph with Putin supporters ‘got to’ sonDjokovic beats Tommy Paul to reach 10th Melbourne finalNovak Djokovic has admitted that the scrutiny around his father, Srdjan Djokovic, at the Australian Open affected him in the
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Djokovic's father to watch match on TV after Putin row
Srdjan Djokovic will watch his son Novak's Australian Open semi-final from home to avoid causing "disruption" after being pictured with supporters of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Jan. 27, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories -
Novak Djokovic’s father says he won’t attend Australian Open semi-final
Srdjan Djokovic was filmed with pro-Putin spectatorsSays he had ‘no intention of being caught up in this’Srdjan Djokovic, the father of Novak Djokovic, did not attend his son’s Australian Open semi-final against Tommy Paul, insisting he had
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Andrey Rublev complains fans with Ukraine flag were saying 'bad things' to him during Australian Open
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Australian Open 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas sees off Karen Khachanov
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Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament
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Ukraine's ambassador to Australia condemns Russian flag display at the Australian Open
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Younger generations now carry the 'burden' MLK Jr. once carried, Smithsonian secretary says
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