‘Simply Untrue’: Australian Open Director Puts an End to Rumors Related to Novak Djokovic

The controversy surrounding Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open is all that captivated the tennis world until a week ago. Before the tournament began, it was finally clear that the defending champion would not be playing in the major.

However, with the first Grand Slam of the year underway, there are still many questions that remain unanswered. Nevertheless, the CEO of Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley, stated that the matter is now at rest and there is no longer any ambiguity.

Tennis Australia CEO puts the Novak Djokovic saga to rest

Amidst the controversy, there had been speculation that Craig Tiley would step down from his position following the Australian Open. However, he has made it clear that he would not be doing anything of the sort.

In fact, there had also been speculation that Tennis Australia had paid the legal fees for Novak Djokovic. After all, it was their organization that had allowed the medical exemption to the Serbian champion.

However, Tiley also rubbished those rumors aside. Moreover, Tiley also claimed that every question in the saga has been answered. “Those reports are simply untrue,” Tiley categorically denied.

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“We’ve already addressed those questions,” Tiley stated. Then, he said that Tennis Australia is now simply “focusing on delivering a great event”. Many have opined that Novak Djokovic’s deportation and legal case took too much attention away from the tournament itself.

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Earlier this month, French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu had

stated that Djokovic would be able to play the French Open. This was because France allowed unvaccinated people to enter their country.

However, new laws passed in France now forbid anyone from entering any public place without a double-vaccination certificate. Thus, it would mean that Djokovic, the reigning French Open champion, would not be able to defend his title without taking the vaccine.

Do you think Novak Djokovic should finally change his resolve if he wants to play? Or are you in agreement with the Serbian star? Let us know in the comments below.

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