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Regardless of the person’s name and the degree of error in the visa waiver for Novak Djokovic entering Australia, it is certain that instead of celebrating Serbian Orthodox Christmas, the world’s best tennis player must spend these days in a quarantine hotel for migrants in the suburbs of Melbourne. At the same time, his lawyers are preparing the wording of a request to cancel a deportation order from Australia.
The best and currently the most watched tennis player in the world since detention at Melbourne Airport can at least make calls with those closest to him. In addition to his parents, he was also called by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučič, who promised him the support of the whole country in his fight against the Australian government and laws against unvaccinated foreigners.
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As is well known, Djokovic flew to Australia with a medical exception that allowed him to participate in the Australian Open, where he would like to win the historic 21st Grand Slam title. However, officials at the airport denied him entry and declared his visas invalid because he did not have detailed documented reasons for the medical exemption.
He asked to meet with a 34-year-old Belgrade in a quarantined hotel a priest from the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Melbourne. At least for a while, he wanted him to experience the spirit of domestic Orthodox Christmas. “Our Christmas is rich in many customs and traditions, so it is important that the priest visits it. ” said the dean of the mentioned church Milorad Locard. “Everything Novak is going through these days is appalling and unthinkable in normal society. Instead of enjoying Christmas for a while, he was detained and denied basic rights. “ the priest added.
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The closely watched case of the men’s world unit also affected the Serbian community in Australia. Dozens of great tennis players with flags and banners gathered in front of the Park Hotel in the Carlton district of Melbourne to support the 9-time Australian Open champion. Human rights defenders also joined them to draw attention to the ill-treatment of long-term detainees who are also fighting for their rights in the context of the coronavirus pandemic in the world.
“I believe in vaccination, I was stabbed for myself and my mother’s health. On the other hand, the situation with Djokovic is really handled very badly. In addition to being a great tennis champion, he is still a man. ” said the Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios. In the past, the controversial player has often expressed different opinions than Djokovic or other world players, now he is sorry for the Serb. “Neither of us deserves such treatment, regardless of vaccination status or tennis performance,” added Kyrgios.
His wife also spoke to Novak Djokovic’s fans on the social network. “Thank you all for your love and compassion for my husband. I need to breathe deeply myself to find gratitude and understanding for all that is happening at this difficult time. ” she wrote Jelena Djokovicova.
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Djokovic traveled to Australia despite failing to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, although he was warned in advance that this was a condition of participation in the Australian Open 2022. Two independent medical commissions approved a medical exemption for participation, which the Serbian media his long-standing problems with celiac disease. Nevertheless, he revoked his visa upon arrival and is still fighting in court on Monday for his possible participation in Melbourne Park.
In addition to the world unit, two other tennis players did not have entry visas in order after their arrival in Melbourne. The Australian Ministry of the Interior informed about it. According to Minister Karen Andrews, the relevant authorities are currently investigating the irregularities and whether unnamed players will be able to qualify for the Australian Open.
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