Novak Djokovic expressed his condolences to the families of those who died at the “Vladislav Ribnikar” Elementary School.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic qualified for the third round of the Masters in Rome after defeating Tomas Echeverria (7:6, 6:2) after two tough sets, and after the match he wrote a touching message. Unfortunately, the reason is a sad, bloody feast at the Elementary School “Vladislav Ribnikar” from the previous Wednesday, when a seventh-grade student killed eight students and a security guard, while another seven people (six students and a teacher) were wounded.
“St. Vasilije Ostroski prays to God for us. Elementary school Vladislav Ribnikar”Novak Djokovic wrote on the TV camera after the duel and drew applause from the fans in Rome.
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Djokovic cried because of the murdered children in “Ribnikar”! Wrote a message on the camera, then broke down: Me as a father… (PHOTO)
“I didn’t start well, I started slowly, and we were playing for the first time. He is a young guy, he has a clay game and he grew up on it. The tie-break decided, of course mentally I felt a greater rush of energy and concentration, so I relaxed and I had no stage fright. I brought the match to an end and I would like to say to everyone that I am most sincerely sorry that I did not have the opportunity to address the public for the massacre that happened at the Vladislav Ribnikar school. My deepest condolences to the families. As a father of small children, I can imagine how parents feel and I wish them strength and love. Greetings to all people and happy day of St. Vasilij Ostroški”said Novak Djokovic and then took refuge from the microphone due to tears.
Recall, Novak Djokovic also had stomach problems during the match with Echeverija, it was also seen that he was a bit “rusty” because he had not played since the Serbian Open, but we hope that he is on the way to regaining his old form. In the third round, he will face a much more serious opponent and good friend – Grigor Dimitrov.