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Novak Djokovic was returned to solitary confinement before deportation, Rafael Nadal Oketz

The Serbian tennis player will stay another night in the "refugee hotel": the Australian immigration minister made it clear that he sees Djokovic as a "danger to public health and public order", Landal is tired of dealing with a player who refuses to be vaccinated: "No one is bigger than the tournament"

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15/01/2022

Saturday, 15 January 2022, 08:30 Updated: 08:42

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Novak Djokovic's fans support him outside the Park Hotel in Melbourne, Australia (from Twitter)

Novak Djokovic was returned this morning (Saturday) to solitary confinement at a hotel in Melbourne, the same hotel where he was in solitary confinement last week, following the Australian government's decision to revoke his visa and not allow him to take part in the Australian Open.

The Serbian tennis player is expected to stay at the hotel for at least one more night, until the local court hears his appeal.

The Australian government has announced that Djokovic's presence in the country is a danger to public order and the government's fight against the corona virus.

Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has made it clear that Djokovic entered the country unvaccinated and without sufficient clearance, and could therefore spread the virus, set a bad example and give a boost to vaccine opponents.

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Novak Djokovic returned to solitary confinement, Melbourne Australia (Photo: Reuters)

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"Given his public status and the fact that he is a role model, his presence in Australia could hurt the fight against the virus," the immigration minister said tonight. And Kovich is a man of immense influence.In light of his public statements against vaccines, in light of the fact that he has not been vaccinated, I believe his presence in the country may encourage others to go against government policy, intensify the fight against vaccine opponents and give them a boost, The background of the demonstrations and protests. "

As you may recall, Djokovic also provided incorrect details in his admission forms in the country upon his landing.

As mentioned, Djokovic will be staying at the same hotel in Melbourne, where refugees and asylum seekers are staying, outside of which social activists are protesting against government policies against refugees. Djokovic had already spent four nights at this hotel after his visa was revoked for the first time, but then the court overturned the decision and allowed him to play. The immigration minister exercised his right and overturned the court decision.

Djokovic's lawyers, on the other hand, argue that the tennis player's deportation will only increase protests in Australia, and will only provoke more public disorder. According to them, Djokovic is not a danger, can not catch on, and the government's decision is harsh and unfair, given the fact that a visa revocation will prevent him from returning to Australia for the next three years, and given that Djokovic has done much for Australia in the past in philanthropic activities. Either way, Djokovic will continue to spend time at the Mediocre Hotel, alongside 33 asylum seekers.

Moments are not easy for the champion. Djokovic (Photo: Reuters)

In the meantime there is a tournament that is set to open on Monday, and it looks like it has been pushed aside. Rafael Nadal, who like Djokovic is trying to become the first ever to achieve 21 Grand Slam titles, sent a sting to his opponent. "The truth is that I'm a little tired of this situation, because I think it's more important to talk about sports, about tennis," said the Spaniard. "Australia is bigger than anyone. Roger, Novak, me, Bjorn Burg too. Players come and go, the tournament remains. If he plays, great. And if he does not play, the Australian Championship will still be great, with or without him."

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