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Julien Pretot

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Djokovic stands by kosovo statement wants to move on - The Untold Story

Novak Djokovic has defended his comments in the 'Kosovo is the heart of Serbia' controversy. Photo: AAP

Novak Djokovic says he stands by his statement on Kosovo but wants to put the controversy behind him after his second-round victory at the French Open.

The world No.3 wrote: ‘Kosovo is the heart of Serbia’ on a camera lens following his first-round win on Monday, the same day 30 NATO peacekeeping troops were hurt in clashes with Serb protesters in the Kosovo town of Zvecan – where Djokovic’s father grew up.

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