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Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic’s father

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic has been called on to apologise for his father’s pro-Russian stance by the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia

SYDNEY – Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic’s father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans brandishing Russian flags.

“He should be stripped of his accreditation,” ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko told AFP.

Myroshnychenko also called on Djokovic, who is preparing to face Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the tournament, to personally apologise and to clarify his stance on the Russian invasion.

“It’s important for Novak to address this situation,” he said.

“He should apologise for what has happened, and condemn the Russian…

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