New Djokovic details revealed: That's why he had to leave Australia
Created: 2022-01-20 13:19
By: Marius Epp
Novak Djokovic's Australia saga ended with deportation.
Now more details are coming to light.
Melbourne – In the end he lost: tennis champion Novak Djokovic* had to bow to the tough laws of the Australian state.
Because the Serb is not vaccinated, he is not allowed to take part in the Australian Open.
He is also threatened with exclusion for the upcoming Grand Slams.
The Australian newspaper
The Age
is now contributing to the further investigation of the case by publishing court documents.
This sets out the reasons why the court supported Immigration Secretary Alex Hawke's decision.
Novak Djokovic: Reason for his deportation revealed
Apparently Djokovic's negative attitude towards the Covid 19 vaccines ultimately played the decisive role.
Because the 34-year-old had repeatedly criticized the vaccination, the court classified him as a risk to the population.
Djokovic's lawyers argued that Hawke never asked their client about his attitude.
However, the court countered, "There was no evidence of an apparent change in attitude."
Novak Djokovic quarrels: The Serb is not allowed to play the Australian Open.
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Another interesting report is causing a stir: Apparently, the Australian tennis association "Tennis Australia" is involved in the Djokovic case to an unprecedented extent.
The former district mayor of Brighton (Melbourne district), John Locco, claims in a podcast that "Tennis Australia" Djokovic is said to have financed the trip to the Australian Open * and also covered the legal costs.
Novak Djokovic: A mistake in the visa application probably got him into trouble
Other participants with special permits, such as the Czech Renata Voracova, have reportedly received no financial help from the association.
"Tennis Australia" has completed all visa applications for players and officials.
Djokovic may have made a mistake, which led to incorrect information about his travel activities in the two weeks before.
Djokovic is said not to have checked the application.
Craig Tiley, head of the Australian Tennis Association, only denied that the legal fees were paid by the association.
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