A fourth chance to take Djokovic’s serve went begging in the fourth game – where the Serb was docked a point for hindrance, judged by British umpire Richard Haigh to have disturbed Sinner with a long grunt, and then warned for taking too long to serve.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/07/14/novak-djokovic-beats-jannik-sinner-in/

And that was the end of the matter Serb mobs rioted against KFOR soldiers Reaction in northern Kosovo.

Source: https://www.thewestonforum.com/pristina-says-the-serbian-army-is-advancing-from-three-different-directions/

And the Serb made his discontent known to British umpire James Keothavong early in the match with a furious rant.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1725864/Australian-Open-LIVE-updates-Novak-Djokovic-news-Andrey-Rublev-tennis-results-highlights

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian police on Tuesday detained an ethnic Serb leader from Kosovo who was the alleged organizer behind a recent shootout with Kosovo police that left four people dead and sent tensions soaring in the region.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/world/serbian-authorities-have-detained-the-alleged-organizer-behind-a-recent-shootout-with-kosovo-police/article_5a55a023-75ea-5b14-8aa7-cddba3d1b297.html

But the Serb is unlikely to ever match the Swiss' tally of match wins at the All England Club.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1786468/Wimbledon-LIVE-Just-Stop-Oil-Novak-Djokovic-Andy-Murray-tennis

But Tiley has revealed Djokovic's father is free to take his place at Rod Laver Arena after accepting the Serb had inadvertently been swept up in the flags drama.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-11688757/Novak-Djokovics-dad-escapes-ban-Australian-Open-mens-final-pro-Russian-celebration.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Carlos Alcaraz in tears after Novak Djokovic loss as Serb comes through 'toughest match'

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1804271/Novak-Djokovic-Carlos-Alcaraz-Cincinnati-US-Open

However, the Serb and Nadal have both been included on the provisional entry list in spite of their respective issues that could ultimately see them forced to withdraw from the competition.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1732491/Novak-Djokovic-Rafa-Nadal-Indian-Wells-entry-list-tennis-news

Igor Simić, the deputy head of the Serb List, the biggest Belgrade-backed Kosovo Serb party, accused Kosovo’s prime minister, Albin Kurti, of fuelling tensions in the north.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/29/nato-troops-injured-in-clashes-with-serb-protesters-in-kosovo

Igor Simić, the deputy head of the Serb List, the biggest Belgrade-backed Kosovo Serb party, accused Kosovo’s prime minister, Albin Kurti, of fuelling tensions in the north.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/29/nato-troops-injured-in-clashes-with-serb-protesters-in-kosovo

It is amazing," he added with a smile after firing 66 winners past the Serb, off-setting his 45 unforced errors.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/alcaraz-beats-djokovic-five-sets-win-first-wimbledon-title-3632851?cid=cna_flip_070214

Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti, for his part, regretted that "Kosovo Serb citizens are not using their right to vote" because of pressure from Belgrade.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/04/23/kosovo-serbs-reject-pristinas-municipal-elections-in-the-north

Kosovo’s Prime Minister has warned of a dangerous political vacuum as the country’s main Serb party plans to boycott local elections on Sunday.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/04/21/kosovo-pm-urges-voters-to-participate-in-elections-boycotted-by-serbs-main-party

LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo (Reuters) – Around 25 NATO peacekeeping soldiers defending three town halls in northern Kosovo were injured in clashes with Serb protesters on Monday, while Serbia’s president put the army on the highest level of combat alert.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/05/29/nato-soldiers-injured-in/

Local elections were held last month in Serb-dominated communes in northern Kosovo after Serb representatives had left their posts last year.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/world/serbia-kosovo-leaders-in-eu-backed-talks-to-normalize-ties/article_7d858abe-82c4-56a6-b5ed-2ae6529561c6.html

Local Serbs, who still receive subsidies and benefits from Belgrade, vow not to take part in any election until the implementation of a decade-old, EU-mediated accord to set up an association of semi-autonomous Serb municipalities.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Mayor-from-ruling-Kosovo-Albanian-party-takes-office-in-tense-Serb-majority-area--43894872/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230519

On Sunday (Monday 6am AEST) the Serb will look across the net at the same man standing between him and sporting history as he did two years ago.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/djokovic-medvedev-set-to-serve-up-spellbinding-final-c-11856796

Ruud drags a shot wide and the Serb falls to his knees as he moves past Rafael Nadal and wins his 23rd Grand Slam.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-12178365/Novak-Djokovic-vs-Casper-Ruud-French-Open-final-Live-score-updates-Roland-Garros.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Serb also did the equivalent of swiping his opponent’s glass slipper.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-ben-shelton-phone-celebration-us-open/620303

The Serb has now reached as many semi-finals at the Slams as the retired Roger Federer.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/djokovic-reaches-wimbledon-semis-svitolina-shines/