Exactly how long Novak Djokovic's current stay in Australia will last continues to remain in doubt.
However, social media has spotted a more frivolous sideshow to fixate upon as the row rumbles on over whether the world number one should be allowed to compete in the Australian open when it begins next week - how handsome Djokovic's two little brothers are.
The appearance of Djordje Djokovic alongside his parents Srdan and Dijana at a press conference this week sparked a series of tweets not strictly relating to the tennis, with some simply tuning in to admire the 26-year-old's suave good looks.
The family answered questions from the press - with a confident Djordje telling those gathered his brother is 'only fighting for liberty of choice'. Novak's middle brother, Marko, has been equally vocal, posting on Instagram that it was 'time to speak up, and fight for our rights as human beings.'
Tennis trio: The younger Djokovic brothers have passionately defended their older sibling as it remains uncertain whether he'll be able to stay in Australia to play at the Open - but social media has seen some people not entirely focused on tennis
Handsome: The appearance of Djordje Djokovic, Novak's youngest brother, alongside his parents Srdan and Dijana at a press conference yesterday sparked a series of tweets not strictly relating to tennis
Marko: After many on social media swooned at the youngest Djokovic family member's good looks, others pointed out that there was another brother in the midst
By his side: Novak Djokovic and his brother Marko in Marbella in 2018; this week Marco, 30, thanked supporters on his Instagram page, saying: 'We all deserve equal treatment'
Trio of talent: the three brothers growing up in Belgrade, Serbia - Novak, the oldest is top, with brother Marko and youngest sibling Djordje at the bottom of the photo
After the press conference, people quickly cooed that the 34-year-old tennis star's youngest brother Djordje was 'hot'.
@EstherEvans_ wrote: 'How hot is Novak’s brother, tho? Yikes.'
@DuncanStripp noted: 'One good thing to come out of this #Novak_Djokovic debacle is discovering his brother is really hot!'
@OrvilleLloyd added: 'Novak Djokovic brother is damn handsome.'
@junelurve agreed, writing: 'Very pleased for you but the one thing that has come out of all this, watching press conferences etc + following the case ...how HOT is ur brother!'
The conversation then moved on to the brothers' other sibling Marko, 30, who, like Novak, has also represented Serbia at tennis, before retiring as his career failed to hit the soaring heights of his older brother's.
@WayneDavid81 was flabbergasted that there was another sibling waiting in the wings, writing: 'What!?!?! Another one? I’m glad I’m finding out about the Novak bros in a drip-feed way else I don’t think I’d be able to cope.'
So, what do Novak's little brothers do? FEMAIL investigates:
THE YOUNGEST BROTHER: DJORDJE DJOKOVIC
The baby of the Djokovic bunch, Djordje has been by his brother's side throughout the recent dispute in Australia.
Also a tennis player, 26-year-old Djordje has played doubles with his older brother but is yet to break through into the top level in the same way that Novak did.
Bond: Novak has played doubles with both of his younger brothers; seen here with Djordje in a doubles match at the 2015 China Open
Close: The brothers are regularly spotted together supporting their older brother at tournaments across the globe
Glamour: Djordje is thought to be dating Arena Sport TV host Saska Veselinov. She wrote a post of support this week for the tennis star, saying: 'We believe that you'll come out of this situation even stronger, and for us you're already the winner. '
Born in July 1995 and frequently photographed as a teenager as Novak rose to fame, the Serbian appeared confident to defend Novak at the press conference this week, criticising Australian authorities for treating his brother like a 'criminal'.
The dark-haired tennis player donned a roll neck jumper for the news meet and seemed happy to answer media questions - until scrutiny began on Novak's whereabouts in the days after he tested positive for Covid in December.
In his personal life, Djordje is thought to be dating Arena Sport TV host Saska Veselinov. The glamorous blonde sports reporter regularly posts photos of the couple on her Instagram account, and lists her achievements as 'MIss Charm 2019' and 'Miss 7 continents Serbia 2018'. He's previously been linked to model Tijana Ralic.
In an Instagram post this week, Veselinov supported her boyfriend's brother, writing: 'Truth always finds its way. We believe that you'll come out of this situation even stronger, and for us you're already the winner. You daily teach us with your action.'
THE MIDDLE BROTHER: MARKO DJOKOVIC
Model pose: Marko, 30, has now retired from professional tennis and is thought to work as a coach in Mallorca
Pictured with his long-term girlfriend Leticia Tesara, a Brazilian fashion designer, the couple met in Marbella
Idol: Marko with his older brother during their childhood growing up in Belgrade
And on court: The pair competing in a doubles match in Monte Carlo in 2019
Four years younger than Novak, blonde-haired Marko has endured what many people who've grown up alongside a sporting superstar have had to - facing up to the reality that you might not quite match their talent.
The Serbian, born in Belgrade in 1991, has represented his country at tennis but has seemingly retired from singles, after being listed in 2019 at 574 in the ATP rankings - his highest ever listing.
Marko is in a long-term relationship with Brazilian fashion designer Leticia Tesara, after the pair met in Marbella. They now live on the Balearic island of Mallorca where Marko works as a tennis coach.
Ever loyal to Novak, after it was revealed that his older brother had been freed from the detention hotel in Melbourne where the tennis ace had been held before the legal verdict, he thanked followers for their support.
Marko wrote: 'THANK YOU finally for showing us that we are 8 billion people on this beautiful planet Earth, and that we all deserve equal treatment, that we are all ONE.
'That is time to speak up, and fight for our rights as a human beings, and that together we have power to help each other in this tough times, and grow towards this empathy, respect, acceptance and finally LOVE!!'
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