Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing his visa battle in court. However, a detailed judgment of the court arrived on Thursday. His visa was revoked for the second time last week by Alex Hawke after exercising his special powers.
In the verdict, the judges stated that it was open to Hawke to infer how people would view the Serbian’s “attitude” towards vaccination, especially after how the media “portrayed” the World No. 1 player and his views on inoculation.
They further stated that despite Djokovic’s arguments, which claimed that the minister had no evidence of the Serb fostering an “anti-vax sentiment” in Australia, it was at least “perceived” by the public that the 20-time Grand Slam champion chose not to get vaccinated. Thus, there could be perceptions among the masses that he “was not in favor of vaccinations.”
Novak Djokovic will not be able to feature at the French Open if he chooses to remain unvaccinated
It recently became unambiguous that Novak Djokovic is unvaccinated and only traveled to Melbourne on a medical exemption. Because of his vaccination status, his trouble might increase as the French Sports Ministry has also issued guidelines after a new vaccine law, only allowing completely vaccinated players to play at the French Open.
If the tennis ace chooses to remain unvaccinated, there is a high possibility that he might not be able to defend his Roland Garros title as well.
As of now, Novak Djokovic is in Serbia and his return date to the ATP tour is uncertain.
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