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At the heart of the case, Novak Djokovic, famous Serbian player, who could be expelled from Australia. He is accused of not respecting health rules because it is not known whether he is vaccinated. Thus, he would not participate in the Grand Slam tournament.
The case arouses a lot of reactions. Tensions have been felt since the arrival of player Novak Djokovic in Australia. Currently detained in a hotel, the tennis player is under threat of expulsion from the country, while he must participate in the Grand Slam tournament which will begin in 10 days. His visa was canceled because obtaining it requires a double vaccination, which was not the case for Novak Djokovic according to the Australian Prime Minister.
The controversy is swelling in Australia. While the Serbian player claims “to be sorry” for his opponent, the Serbian president accuses his Australian counterpart of mistreating the player and assures Novak Djokovic that “all of Serbia is with him”. The tennis player has filed an appeal and is awaiting a decision. Until then, he remains confined to his hotel.
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