Djokovic in exile

About this episode

The episode explores Novak Djokovic's complex relationship with Serbia amidst political turmoil.

Novak Djokovic has long been Serbia’s most successful athlete, and perhaps most famous citizen. But as political conflicts such as youth protests have fractured the country, the tennis superstar has found himself on the outside of a regime and a country who once heralded him. Reporters: Francisco Garcia and Camilla Bell - Davies Producer: Madeleine Parr Artwork: Harmony Closs Sound design: Dominic Delargy Editor: Jasper Corbett Clip Credits: Tennis Channel, The Telegraph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Francisco Garcia, Camilla Bell - Davies

Topics covered

• sports
• politics
• national identity
• tennis
• Serbia

Keywords

• Novak Djokovic
• Serbia
• political conflict
• tennis
• youth protests

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Observer

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