It is tricky times for tennis, says Djokovic

The Serbian star, who won his third Laureus Sportsperson of the Year award here, said he is proud to be part of a sport which to his knowledge is still clean. 

“It’s tricky for tennis. There are many stories that go around; betting, match-fixing, doping, it seems the weight has come down on tennis. But I think it all comes down to anti-doping agencies, governing bodies; they need to come out with proofs, if they don’t it’s only rumours. I’m proud to be part of a sport that is clean,” Djokovic said after the awards ceremony in a press conference. 

The 28-year-old Australian Open champion was reacting to recent statements by British star Andy Murray that the sport is not entirely clean.

The affable Serb said he does not share the concerns expressed by Murray. 

“I don’t share his concern. As long as we don’t have proof that the sport is not clean, it is clean. I know Andy, I have spoken to him, he didn’t mean anything wrong,” he said.