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Srdjan Djokovic, the father of tennis champion Novak Djokovic, will not be present with his son at Friday night’s semifinals, stating that “we only want peace”.

Djokovic senior was filmed saying “Long live the Russians” in Serbian alongside fans waving banned Russian flags at the Australian Open on Wednesday night.

In a video posted to YouTube after his son, a nine-time Australian Open winner, defeated Russia’s Andrey Rublev to reach the semifinals, Srdjan Djokovic can be seen with fans carrying the country’s flags and Singing messages of support for Vladimir Putin.

But Srdjan Djokovic says he had no intention of getting involved in the situation.

“I’m only here to support my son. I had no intention of causing such headlines or disruption,” he said in a statement.

“I was out with Novak’s fans like I used to after all my son’s games to celebrate his wins and take photos with them. I had no intention of getting involved.

“My family has lived through the horrors of war and all we want is peace.

“Today’s semifinals will not be disturbed for my son or the other player I want to follow from home.

“I wish you a great game and will cheer for my son as always.”

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