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Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday left a political message on a TV camera lens at the French Open, in response to violent clashes Kosovo,
After his first round victory against American Alexander Kovsikik, Djokovic, using a heart symbol, Kosovo is (heart) to Serbia’s “Kosovo (heart) in Serbia on a camera lens.
Sandesh was displayed on the big screen of the court Philip Paidyar.
Kosovo has been increasing tension in the last week, which announced independence from Serbia in 2008. There were clashes with the protesters on Monday after taking over the charge of Albanian mayors. North KosovoA majority Kosovo Serb region, after April elections, boycotted by Kosovo Serb.
At least 34 soldiers were injured during clashes with NATO’s peace mission in Kosovo.
Djokovic said in a press conference on his message in Serbian, “At least I could do it. I feel the responsibility as a public person – in which field – no difference to support.
“Especially as the son of a person born in Kosovo, I feel the need to support my people and Serbia.
Djokovic reference to “Serbia’s entirety” reflects the policy of the Serbian government, which still considers Kosovo an integral part of its region and has not recognized the independence of the country.
Kosovo Force of NATO said that recent developments in Kosovo on Monday motivated to increase their presence in the northern part of the country.
According to the Italian Defense Ministry, some KFor soldiers were injured when protesters “thrown Molotov Cocktail with nails, crackers and stones.”
Reuters reported that Djokovic said that he was not contacted by the French open organizers about the message written on the camera lens, which he had shared a picture on Instagram as well. CNN has approached the French Tennis Federation for comments.
“My stance is clear: I am against wars, violence and any kind of struggle, as I have always said publicly. I sympathize with all people, but the situation with Kosovo is an example in international law,” 36 -year -old said.
Djokovic as a child growing up in Belgrade NATO lived through 78-day bombing campaign In 1999, aimed at ending the atrocities committed by the soldiers of Slobodon Miloswik, the then President of Yugoslavia against the ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.
Djokovic is aiming to win its 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, which will make him clear from Rafael Nadal at the top of the men’s all -time list.
