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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Paris Masters – Accor Arena, Paris, France – November 7, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Paris Masters – Accor Arena, Paris, France – November 7, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been in the news right since the beginning of the New Year. The nine-time champions’ fate regarding his participation at the Australian Open 2022 has been the most talked-about topic in recent days.
The Australian government has been involved too. Djokovic received a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open 2022 and after initially having his visa cancelation revoked, his visa has been canceled for the second time in quick succession.
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Latest Development on Novak Djokovic with regard to the Australian Open 2022
There were rumors of floating in the air since yesterday of the possibility of Djokovic having his visa rejected. Some time ago, Immigration Minister Alex Hawke stated, “[Cancelled] on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so.”
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Tennis – ATP Finals – Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy – November 19, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his group stage match against Britain’s Cameron Norrie REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Let us take a look at the reactions from individuals with regard to the latest development in the case of Novak Djokovic. Cahill stated, “No. Not at all. The fault lies everywhere here. It’s been a mess. Novak, TA, Vic Gov, Federal Gov. It should’ve been a hard rule entering this country considering what the folks have been thru. Get vaccinated and come play the AO, or if not maybe see you in 23′. No wiggle room.”
Andy Murray spoke about Novak Djokovic after his win over Reilly Opelka today. The news broke during his match.
Andy Murray spoke about Novak Djokovic after his win over Reilly Opelka today. The news broke during his match.
"I'm not going to sit here and start kicking Novak whilst he's down. I mean, I said it the other day, it's not a good situation for anyone." pic.twitter.com/fXUhehwNoS
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) January 14, 2022
I was having a day off from tennis in the country side of Victoria! 😂 just an fyi https://t.co/r4677AkeCE
— Rennae Stubbs OLY (@rennaestubbs) January 14, 2022
No! Novak Djokovic kicked an ‘own goal’ out of the park, all on his lonesome. He has knowingly misled, obfuscated & peddled incorrect information whilst posting on social media the means of his own sporting demise; no doubt a temporary situation but residual damage will remain.
— Tawanda '54🐀🐕🐎🐓🐘🐖🐸✳️:) (@TawandaButche1) January 14, 2022
Common sense wins at last, nobody is above the rules 👍🏻
— MrV😷 (@Trebor1081) January 14, 2022
Novak is a great tennis player & one of the all time greats. No doubt. But he’s lied on entry forms, been out in public when he knew he had covid & is now facing legal cases. He’s entitled to not be jabbed but Oz is entitled to throw him out ! Agree ? #shambles
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 13, 2022
Toxic Shame on each and everyone involved in this process… pic.twitter.com/dReFRs4Dpl
— Janko Tipsarevic (@TipsarevicJanko) January 14, 2022
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All is not done as yet. There will be an appeal by the legal team of Novak Djokovic. However, for the moment, World No. 1 has his plate full of legal complications.
Over the years, Djokovic has registered his best performances in Melbourne. He won his first Major in 2008 at the Australian Open. As of today, he is a proud winner of nine titles, making him the most successful player to compete in the first Grand Slam event of the season.
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The Australian Open 2022 begins on the 17th of January and will end on the 30th of January. It will be interesting to see the latest developments.
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