Tennis Superstar Novak Djokovic Faces Unprecedented Criticism at Home
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Unprecedented Criticism from Serbian Tabloid
Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old, 24-time Grand Slam winner, and usually a beloved figure in his homeland, Serbia, is now facing sharp criticism from the government-linked tabloid Informer. The newspaper went as far as to describe the tennis superstar as “shame” and accused him of supporting violence and a “color revolution”.
“Wrong patriots”: Djokovic’s political stance under scrutiny
He can say as much against me as he wants, but to say something bad about him, would be stupid and foolish.
Despite the media attacks, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic remains diplomatic, stating that criticizing Djokovic would be “stupid and foolish.” However, the tennis superstar’s political stance and rumored move abroad have raised eyebrows. The government-linked tabloid Informer even described Djokovic as “wrong patriots” due to his moving plans and talks with the Greek Prime Minister.
Djokovic’s Popularity Remains Unbroken
Despite the criticism, surveys indicate that many Serbs still support Djokovic. His popularity is such that many could even imagine him running for president someday. Currently, the tennis superstar is recovering in Greece, but his fans eagerly await his return to the court, hoping he’ll give them something to cheer about, despite the political tensions at home.
US Open Ahead
The US Open is fast approaching, and Djokovic’s fans hope he’ll use the tournament to remind everyone why he’s one of the best tennis players of all time. Other top players like Alexander Zverev are already preparing intensively for the last Grand Slam tournament of the year.
FAQ
- Why is Novak Djokovic facing criticism in Serbia? The tennis superstar’s political stance and rumored move abroad have drawn criticism from the Serbian government-linked tabloid, Informer.
- How popular is Novak Djokovic in Serbia? Despite the criticism, surveys show that Djokovic remains very popular in Serbia. Many even imagine him running for president someday.
Did you know?
Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 in the ATP Rankings, with a total of 373 weeks at the top.
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