Sydney, Jan. 6 (BNA): Following are the reactions to Novak Djokovic’s refusal to enter Australia to play the Australian Open compiled by Reuters:
Australian Border Force statement
Djokovic failed to provide adequate evidence to meet the entry requirements for Australia, and his visa was subsequently revoked.
“Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry, or whose visa has been revoked, will be detained and removed from Australia.”
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Twitter
“Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled. Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders. Nobody is above these rules.
“Our strong border policies have been critical to Australia, which has one of the lowest death rates in the world from COVID, and we remain vigilant.”
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Instagram
“I told Novak that all of Serbia is with him and our bodies are doing their best to see that the harassment of the best tennis player in the world will be ended immediately.
“In line with all rules of international law, Serbia will fight for Novak, truth and justice. Novak is strong, as we all know.”
Former Australian Open CEO Paul MCNAMEE on Twitter
“For those who ask, all players go through the same Tennis Australia supervising visa process to play the Australian Open (where non-Australians are currently unable to enter). So beggars believe Djokovic is the only player whose visa was granted and then revoked.”
Ukrainian tennis player Sergei Stakhovsky on Twitter
“The next time someone tells you that ‘sports don’t get involved in politics’, you remember January 6, 2022 when the purely political ‘ego’ wouldn’t let the best tennis player in the world enter the country that granted…” government institutions” entry. “
US tennis player TENNYS SANDGREN on Twitter
“To be absolutely clear here, two separate medical boards have agreed to exempt him. And the politicians are stopping him. Australia does not deserve to host the Grand Slam.”
Tennis writer Ben Rothenberg on Twitter
“No matter what happens here, it’s completely Novak Djokovic’s fault for not getting the vaccine in the first place, which he should have done ‘months’.
“The best scenario everyone could have is a ripped Novak playing #AusOpen without the drama. He chose against that.”
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