Novak Djokovic's dad to watch Australian Open semi-last from home

After being envisioned with Putin allies, Srjdan Djokovic will watch his child Novak play in the Australian Open semi-last from home to stay away from "disturbance."

After his child triumphed over Russian Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, the 62-year-old was seen with a man holding a Russian banner with Putin's face on it.

Friday in Melbourne, Novak will go up against Tommy Paul, an American.

Srdjan offered the accompanying expression: "I'm here to help my child alone."

Following Djokovic's triumph in the quarterfinals, the pictures of Srdjan likewise highlighted a man donning a Shirt that was printed with the supportive of war Z image.

Since a Russian banner was waved during the first day of the season match between Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova and Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl, Russian and Belarusian banners and images have been prohibited at Melbourne Park.

Before the semi-last, Srdjan said, "Djokovic feels he has a bonus." As I have done after every one of my child's matches, I was outside with Novak's fans to commend his triumphs and take pictures with them. I never expected to become associated with this.

"We just wish for harmony because my family has persevered through the frightfulness of war.

I have chosen to watch from home so neither my child nor the other player will be impacted by the semi-last.

"As usual, I will be supporting my child and wanting an extraordinary match."

Australia's Top state leader Anthony Albanese emphasized the country's position on favorable to Russian fights preceding Srdjan's declaration that he wouldn't go to the semi-last.

"I will stress that Australia upholds the Ukrainian public. That is Australia's situation, and Australia upholds the standard of worldwide regulation unambiguously," Albanese expressed at a news gathering on Friday.

We go against any help for the Russian attack on Ukraine.

When inquired as to whether Srdjan ought to be extradited, Albanese didn't answer straightforwardly.

Tennis Australia has expressed that it "remains with the call for harmony and a finish to war and rough clash in Ukraine" because of the discussion.

"Added to the assertion:" Following Wednesday night's occasions, we quickly teamed up with police and our security groups to eliminate the dissent's initiators from the setting.

"All through the occasion, we have examined the meaning of ceasing from any action that causes trouble or disturbance with players and their groups.

"Mr. Srdjan Djokovic has affirmed in a proclamation that he won't go to the semi-last this evening.

"We will keep on really bending over backward to guarantee the security of fans going to the occasion and emphasize our place that banners from Belarus and Russia are precluded."

Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid after an additional opportunity to progress to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.

After extra time, Real Madrid defeated city rivals Atletico Madrid to advance to the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Alvaro Morata scored from close range following a low cross from Nahuel Molina to give Atletico the lead.

After 11 minutes, Rodrygo beat three players and scored a fantastic goal to bring Real level.

After Karim Benzema put Real ahead in the 104th minute and Vinicius Jr. added a third, Atletico's Stefan Savic was sent off for two bookable offenses.

After the visitors failed to deal with Marco Asensio's low cross, Benzema steered a low shot past Jan Oblak, and Vinicius Jr won the game by passing the ball into the bottom corner after a strong run.

Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata scores a goal. Morata started his career with Real Madrid, where he was a key player in their 2016-17 La Liga title win. 

He then moved to Chelsea, where he stayed for three years before joining Atletico Madrid in 2020. 

Barcelona and Osasuna beat Real Sociedad and Sevilla, respectively, in their quarterfinals on Wednesday, and Athletic Bilbao beat Valencia 3-1 on Thursday to join them in the semis.

La Liga said earlier on Thursday that it "strongly condemns acts of hatred and intimidation against Vinicius Jr." after an effigy of the Real Madrid winger was hung from a bridge near the club's training ground. The draw for the final four will take place on Monday, January 30. 

The first leg will take place at the beginning of February, and the second leg will take place at the beginning of March. The final will take place on May 6.

Atletico Madrid dubbed the incident "repugnant" and attached a banner to the railings of the bridge that read "Madrid hates Real."

Vinicius Jr., a 22-year-old Brazil international, stated last month that the Spanish league needed to take action against racists who attended games after a small number of Atletico fans sang racist songs about the player before Real's 2-1 victory in September.