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WATCH: Novak Djokovic shows solidarity with Serbian student protests by wearing 'Students are Champions' hoodie

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has come forward and showcased his support for the ongoing protests in Serbia by wearing a hoodie that reads "Students Are Champions" during a Belgrade derby basketball game.

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Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has come forward and showcased his support for the ongoing protests in Serbia by wearing a hoodie that reads "Students Are Champions" during a Belgrade derby basketball game. This kind gesture has melted the hearts of the tennis fraternity, who have been protesting against government actions after a tragic accident in November 2024, where a collapsed railway station canopy in Novi Sad caused the deaths of 15 people.

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This protest, which has begun as a demand for accountability regarding this disaster, has since evolved into a broader movement addressing issues such as government corruption and lack of funding for the state universities. During the press conference at the recently concluded Australian Open 2025, the Serbian ace condemned the violence against protesters, highlighted his support for youngsters in Serbia and further expressed concern over the recent violent incidents involving students.

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WATCH: Novak Djokovic's hoodie at the derby serves as a public statement of solidarity

Djokovic's hoodie at the Derby serves as a public statement of solidarity with those fighting for a change in Serbia, particularly amidst tensions and widespread demonstrations across the country.

Meanwhile, he has recently opened up about his retirement plans and revealed that he can still compete at the epitome of the level. However, the Serbian legend has been thinking about how he wants to end his illustrious career. After getting retired out of his semi-final game against Alexander Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic made it clear that his desire is to compete as strongly as ever. 

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“I’m thinking more about how I want to retire. How? I feel like if I start losing more and I feel like there’s a bigger gap that I start having more trouble getting over those big hurdles at the Grand Slams, then I’ll probably call it a day. If I still feel like I can beat the best players in the world in Grand Slams, why would I want to stop now?. I am thinking about how I want to end it and when I want to end it," Novak Djokovic said.

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