The entry story about tennis superstar Novak Djokovic (34) to Australia turns into a thriller!
After the fuss about his exemption for the Australian Open, there were problems with the entry of the world number one. And they should be much more violent than expected.
As various media reports, border guards are currently denying entry to the probably unvaccinated Serb.
Djokovic is separated from his team that traveled with him. It should be in a room that other people cannot access. His father Srdjan Djokovic (61) confirmed the Serbian portal “b92.net “:” Novak is currently in a room that no one can enter. Two policemen are standing in front of the room. “
Allegedly, the documents that Djokovic presented on his attempted entry did not provide for medical exemptions for unvaccinated people. Therefore, the authorities of the Australian state of Victoria refused to support Djokovic, who was subsequently stuck at the airport.
Meanwhile, Djokovic coach Goran Ivanisevic posted a photo on Instagram from an area of the airport where he and other parts of the team were waiting for Djokovic (see below). He wrote: “Not exactly the most common trip down under.”
If his papers still fail to convince the authorities, the mega-star’s return journey would be the final consequence.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (53) had already demanded clear evidence of the exception treatment after the special regulations allowed by the tournament directors: “For Novak Djokovic there should be no special rules, absolutely none,” said Morrison. If he doesn’t bring them, the Serb will be “on the first plane home”.
background: Actually, only double-vaccinated people are allowed to enter Australia, and a negative PCR test must be presented upon entry. At the Australian Open, only tennis players who are double vaccinated are allowed to start.
Let’s see if Djokovic will actually take part as planned …