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ATP, Australian Open > Palmieri, director of the Rome tournament: “The fact that Djokovic is not an example for young people who approach this sport is absolutely true”

Some tongues have been loosened since the outcome of the Djokovic affair in Australia. After the daring platform of Toni Nadal, it is the turn of the Italian Sergio Palmieri, current director of the Masters 1000 in Rome, to personally attack the world number 1 on the radio waves Me too Sport. The Italian class…

“Novak Djokovic is a controversial figure who takes positions and puts himself in danger. The fact that he is not an example for young people who approach this sport is absolutely true, he has not reached Federer and Nadal in this area. I have a long-standing relationship with Novak. He has a very strong personality, I would have advised him not to look at the immediate, but at his future. He will also overcome this obstacle. His participation in the Rome tournament (May 8–15) depends on him, if he registers, we will respect the rules. If the player arrives in order, we will have no problem and no reason not to accept him. »

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