Nobody will mistake Novak Djokovic for the most well-liked participant amongst his counterparts on the ATP Tour. However following his visa cancellation and deportation forward of the Australian Open, some gamers have come to Djokovic’s facet in his battle with how the scenario performed out.
“Nole at all times has and at all times shall be class,” American John Isner stated. “He’s an absolute legend in my e-book that has introduced a lot good to thousands and thousands world wide. This isn’t proper.”
Former prime participant Andy Murray additionally criticized how the scenario was dealt with.
“I don’t like that [Djokovic] is on this scenario and I don’t like that he has been in detention,” Murray informed the BBC. “The scenario has not been good all spherical for anybody. It appears like the whole lot right here occurred extraordinarily final minute and that’s why it turned such a multitude. Hopefully that gained’t be the case at different occasions so there is no such thing as a different scenario like this. I wouldn’t need that for Novak, don’t need that for tennis and hopefully it's finished now.”
Djokovic, 34, initially obtained a medical exemption for being unvaccinated in opposition to COVID-19. Upon his arrival in Australia, although, the exemption was revoked and he was detained. Djokovic obtained that call overturned, however immigration minister Alex Hawke stepped in, resulting in the world No. 1 being deported earlier than he had an opportunity to win his report twenty first Grand Slam title.
The scenario has utterly overshadowed the event’s buildup, a reality lamented by gamers.
“Actually, I’m a little bit bit bored with the scenario as a result of I simply consider that it’s essential to speak about our sport, about tennis,” Rafael Nadal informed reporters.
Alize Cornet, the No. 1 participant on the ladies’s facet, stated on Twitter: “I do know too little to evaluate the scenario. What I do know is that Novak is at all times the primary one to face for the gamers. However none of us stood for him.”
Even Nick Kyrgios, who had criticized Djokovic up to now, posted a facepalm emoji in response to the scenario.
Salvatore Caruso, the world No. 150, will take Djokovic’s place within the draw as a Fortunate Loser and play on Monday.
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