Novak Djokovic’s father, Srdjan, tells the Serbian media that the Serbian tennis federation needs a "thorough reconstruction" and had “nothing to do with Serbia's Davis Cup victory.”
Srdjan Djokovic, whose family owns the ATP tournament in Belgrade, said it was only the players and their families who deserve credit for the Davis Cup victory. But he also said he has no desire to take over from federation chief Slobodan Zivojinovic.
"I have no ambition to take over from Zivojinovic but the [federation] needs a thorough reconstruction," he said.
Davis Cup captain Bogdan Obradovic agreed with Djokovic's sentiments. "The Djokovic family wants fresh forces to take over and I am sure this will happen because both the players and I support changes. We need better facilities…I can assure you that staff changes will be made. The players have received slim financial support all these years while we have achieved an incredible result by winning the Davis Cup in our first final.”
Zivojinovic's presidency ends this month and said that he would run again.
“After what we have achieved this year, it is only natural that I will run for another four-year mandate so that we can complete the tasks ahead, namely building a national tennis center and facilities for young talents," he said. "I have a realistic program for the next four-year period, devoid of unrealistic promises."—Matthew Cronin