World number one Novak Djokovic has shared his sentiments regarding the comments made by his father against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in an exclusive interview with a Serbian newspaper last week. As expected, when he faced to the press prior to the Montreal Masters 2013 tournament, he was immediately asked about this.
“This has been a particular situation,” the world number one was quoted by BATennisworld. “I’m really sorry that his words have caused so much attention, and also that they might have hurt my colleagues in some way, and with whom I have good and fair relationships. But as unfortunate as it sounds, I cannot be held responsible for his deeds and for his words because everybody is entitled to their opinion, even my father, and I love him so much, and respect him. He’s helped me so much in my life to arrive where I am but sometimes, you know, people come up with their opinions as they like and me, I have to say that I didn’t have any influence on that. And as I said, I cannot be responsible for it.”
Djokovic is a time-time defending champion at the Rogers Cup and will play his opening match against Florian Mayer. The Rogers Cup is Djokovic’s first tournament since his final loss at the Wimbledon Championships early last month.
Currently ranked number one, the Serbian is in danger of losing the ranking with Rafael Nadal hot on his heel. The Spaniard is ranked number four in the rankings but it currently ranked number one in the Race to London standings (which counts only points earned for the 2013 season).
