Novak Djokovic's dad defends his son, blames another player for spreading COVID-19

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Novak Djokovic's outspoken father has defended his son and blamed another tennis player for spreading the coronavirus at a series of exhibition matches hosted by the top-ranked player.

Novak Djokovic's father has defended his son and blamed another tennis player for spreading the coronavirus at a series of exhibition matches hosted by the top-ranked player.on Tuesday. The 17-time grand slam champion then apologised online for organising the Adria Tour events, which brought together professional players from various countries to play matches in Serbia and Croatia.

"He inflicted damage to both Croatia and to us as a family in Serbia," Srdjan Djokovic said. "Nobody is feeling well because of this situation."Dimitrov, a three-time grand slam semi-finalist from Bulgaria, was the first Adria Tour participant to test positive for the virus. He was followed by Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki.

 

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Wear the cross...never need to take responsibility👍

Stupidity seems to run in the family.

We know about Serbian fathers don't we.

Dumb tool

So, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

Grigor Dimitrov’s cap has a WHITE nike symbol on it.. Something in that?🧐 (Just an idea for a race-baiting propaganda article I think could be right up your alley😂)

Apple doesn't fall far from the stupid tree.

Because Serbian tennis dads are famously level-headed - just ask Jelena Dokic...

Serbians are not very bright.

Novak’s mom and dad speak for their son when the matter is controversial.

His wife’s still reviewing the tape from the nightclub.

crizzo_19 this guys dad 😂

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