Controversy Surrounds Djokovic's Comments at French Open

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Controversy Surrounds Djokovic's Comments at French Open
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Novak Djokovic stands by his decision to send a political message about Kosovo at the French Open, writing "Kosovo is the [heart symbol] of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a TV camera lens after his first-round victory. Djokovic, whose father was born in Kosovo, said he felt obliged to "give my support to our people and to the entirety of Serbia." The Kosovan Olympic Committee has called for disciplinary action against Djokovic, but the ITF said there is "no provision...that prohibits political statements" at grand slam tournaments.

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