Djokovic opens tennis courts nearby "Pyramid" Disputed Bosnia

Serb Novak Djokovic, who was crowned on Sunday, opened his 21st major tennis title after beating Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final at the Pyramid Park tennis courts in Bosnia.

Djokovic, known for his interest in New Testament spirituality, loves the mountain town of Visoko, where thousands of people flock every year to visit the pyramids, which some say are ancient, man-made and have healing powers, scientists say.

The 35-year-old Serbian player visited the site for the first time in 2020, calling it “heaven on earth”.

Djokovic has returned to the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun at least four times, alone or with his family, always receiving a warm welcome from the founder of the complex, Samir Osmanavić.

According to Osmanavić, a Bosnian businessman and archaeologist, the idea of ​​building a “regional training center” with two stadiums was born during the player’s last visit in March.

On the occasion of the opening of the center, Djokovic played exhibition matches with Croatian Ivan Dodig, Slovenian Alyaz Bedene and local player Aldin Stikic.

With great relief, Djokovic put on an unusual show that made the audience laugh when he pretended to argue with the judges or try to “bribe” them.

“We just feel the energy here, each in our own way,” Joko told reporters after the exhibition matches. “For me, this is one of the most active places on the planet that I have seen a lot.”

He added: “I just feel like every moment I spend here energizes me and empowers me to take on the challenges ahead in tennis and in life.”

The controversy continues around the former world number one as he ruled out the US Open in light of his commitment to ditch the coronavirus vaccine.

Under the laws currently in place in the United States, the Serb’s ongoing refusal of the Covid-19 vaccine means he cannot compete in the Flushing Meadows, the last Grand Slam tournament scheduled for August 29 to September 11 next year.

The Serbian previously paid for his vaccine refusal by being deported from Australia earlier this year, forfeiting his first Grand Slam and forfeiting his 10th title in Melbourne. and 21st in the Grand Slam at the time, but he was compensated at Wimbledon and became the second most played player. Won major titles behind Rafael Nadal (22) and Roger Federer (20).

Source: AFP

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