Novak Djokovic defends packed stands at charity tour event

BELGRADE: There was no social distancing and few among the thousands of fans wore face masks -- and Novak Djokovic approved.

The fans filled the makeshift stands on Friday at Djokovic's Belgrade tennis club on the banks of the Danube River for the opening day of his charity tennis tour, organized by him and his family. Other top players in attendance included Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Grigor Dimitrov and Jelena Jankovic.

At the tennis event, Djokovic defended the freedoms of the crowd.

"We have different circumstances and measures, so it's very difficult to think of international standards," he said before the ceremonial opening of his Adria Tour.

He said, "Serbia have 'better numbers' compared to other countries regarding coronavirus infections." Serbia have registered more than 12,000 COVID-19 cases and 252 deaths, although the numbers have been rising again since the government lifted most of the lockdowns and restrictions last month. Agencies 

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