‘He Didn’t Know’: Novak Djokovic’s Mother Defends Tennis Player

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic practices ahead of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, on Jan. 11, 2022. Tennis Australia/Scott Barbour/Handout via Reuters

Novak Djokovic’s mother has defended her son on Australian national television and called on the Australian government to not deport the tennis player.

Dijana Djokovic appeared on Channel 7’s Sunrise on Wednesday and begged for Australian authorities to allow her son to stay and play in the Australian Open.