Former coach says Djokovic is being treated like a 'criminal': As it happened
3 years, 2 months ago

Former coach says Djokovic is being treated like a 'criminal': As it happened

ABC  

Andy Murray has said everyone needs to play their part, but he does feel for Djokovic. Commenting on the situation unfolding for the world number one, Murray told reporters: "Yeah, I mean, it's not a good situation. "Look, my feeling is that I would encourage people to get vaccinated, but yeah, I do feel like people should be able to make their own decision. "Pretty much all of the top 100 tennis players - I don't know what it is on the women's side, but I think they've got like 98% or something of the top 100 men's players have been vaccinated, which is positive. Yeah, my belief and what I have seen and read and looked at the data and everything, especially recently, in the UK anyway, is that the lady who gave me my third jab, she works in the hospital in Central London, and she told me that every single person that is in ICU and on ventilators are all people that are unvaccinated.

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SII CEO Adar Poonawalla Urges Novak Djokovic to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
3 years ago

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla Urges Novak Djokovic to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

News 18  

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday urged Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Novak Djokovic Says He Was Never Against Vaccination, Willing to Pay the Price for his Anti-Vax Stance Posting a video of himself playing tennis, Poonawalla, whose Pune-based firm manufactures anti-COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, tweeted, “I respect your personal views on not …

Djokovic ‘wrong’ to refuse vaccine, top sport doctor says
3 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic ‘wrong’ to refuse vaccine, top sport doctor says

The Independent  

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Djokovic Says He Would Rather Sacrifice Trophies Than Get Vaccinated
3 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic Says He Would Rather Sacrifice Trophies Than Get Vaccinated

The Quint  

The Serb, who has won a total of 20 Grand Slams so far in his career, said that he was hopeful that tournaments would alter their vaccination requirements. The tennis player also said that he is keeping his mind open in terms of getting the jab in the future, "because we are all trying to find collectively, a best possible …

Novak Djokovic Says He Was Never Against Vaccination, Willing to Pay the Price for his Anti-Vax Stance
3 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic Says He Was Never Against Vaccination, Willing to Pay the Price for his Anti-Vax Stance

News 18  

Novak Djokovic is willing to pay the price of missing out on this year’s Wimbledon and French Open over the anti-vaccination stand that saw him miss the Australian Open earlier this year. The world number one’s visa was cancelled last month ahead of the season-opening Grand Slam over his Covid-19 vaccination status. I’m trying to be in tune with my …

Novak Djokovic says he will skip tournaments rather than get the COVID vaccine
3 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic says he will skip tournaments rather than get the COVID vaccine

NPR  

Novak Djokovic says he will skip tournaments rather than get the COVID vaccine Enlarge this image toggle caption Savo Prelevic/AFP via Getty Images Savo Prelevic/AFP via Getty Images Tennis star Novak Djokovic says he won't be getting vaccinated against COVID-19, even if it means he can't play in Grand Slam tournaments this year. Noting the global nature of his sport, …

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return - tournament chief Tiley
3 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return - tournament chief Tiley

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic intends to play the Australian Open in 2023, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Sunday while blaming “miscommunication” for his deportation ahead of this year’s event. Tiley has kept a low profile since, but asked on Sunday whether the unvaccinated Serbian planned to return for the 2023 tournament despite the possibility that his visa could be revoked for …

Analysis: Novak Djokovic’s legal loss is loss for Open, fans
3 years, 1 month ago

Analysis: Novak Djokovic’s legal loss is loss for Open, fans

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic’s loss in a court of law is also a loss for the Australian Open, a loss for tennis fans and a loss for the sport as a whole. Setting aside, for a moment, everything that led to his deportation from Australia on Sunday — a fundamentally hard-to-fathom reason for any athlete to be forced to sit out any …

Novak Djokovic expresses 'disappointment with court ruling' after losing deportation appeal
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic expresses 'disappointment with court ruling' after losing deportation appeal

Firstpost  

In a statement after the verdict, Djokovic said he was ‘disappointed with the ruling’ but clarified he will ‘respect’ it. In a few dry words, the chief justice of Australia’s Federal Court, James Allsop, Sunday dispensed with the unvaccinated tennis superstar’s attempt to reinstate his cancelled visa. pic.twitter.com/krTN6pSmOT — John Isner January 16, 2022 In a statement after the verdict, …

Rising above reality: How Djokovic bends his mind to succeed
3 years, 2 months ago

Rising above reality: How Djokovic bends his mind to succeed

Associated Press  

To his critics, Novak Djokovic has been cavalier and reckless in the face of a deadly pandemic. “All this could have been avoided, like we’ve all done, by getting vaccinated,” Spanish tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza said during a pre-tournament news conference in Melbourne on Saturday. In 2016, Djokovic teamed up with Pepe Imaz, a Spanish coach who had a modest …

Novak Djokovic — The Isolated One
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic — The Isolated One

News 18  

Novak Djokovic’s position is one of isolation — no pun intended. Now he finds himself in isolation — real and perceived — as he goes into detention one more time in Australia post his visa cancellation, and is awaiting Judgment Day one more time. Most people can’t seem to understand his stance of not taking the vaccine, others believe this …

Here's what other tennis stars are saying about Djokovic's vaccine saga
3 years, 2 months ago

Here's what other tennis stars are saying about Djokovic's vaccine saga

NPR  

Here's what other tennis stars are saying about Djokovic's vaccine saga Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images Novak Djokovic's rivals are reacting to the latest twists in his fight to compete in the Australian Open with a mix of sympathy and a desire for a final resolution, to put the focus …

Andy Murray says uncertainty over Novak Djokovic’s Australia entry is ‘really bad’ for tennis
3 years, 2 months ago

Andy Murray says uncertainty over Novak Djokovic’s Australia entry is ‘really bad’ for tennis

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic case 'really not good' for sport, says Andy Murray
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic case 'really not good' for sport, says Andy Murray

The Hindu  

Andy Murray expressed concern for Novak Djokovic on Sunday, saying that other players were shocked and the circumstances surrounding the world number one's barred entry into Australia was "really not good for tennis". "I think everyone is shocked by it, to be honest," former world number one Murray was quoted as saying by local media in Australia. I know him …

Government loses bid to delay Novak Djokovic's court appeal as questions swirl about his recent, mask-less appearances
3 years, 2 months ago

Government loses bid to delay Novak Djokovic's court appeal as questions swirl about his recent, mask-less appearances

ABC  

Lawyers for the Department of Home Affairs have lost a bid to delay the timing of the court case involving world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic. Key points: Court documents say Novak Djokovic tested positive to COVID-19 on December 16 It states Tennis Australia granted him a “medical exemption from COVID vaccination” The federal government is expected to lodge …

‘I can feel it': Djokovic sends thanks for the support
3 years, 2 months ago

‘I can feel it': Djokovic sends thanks for the support

Associated Press  

The top men’s tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, spent Orthodox Christmas in an immigration detention hotel in Australia on Friday as he sought to fend off deportation over the country’s COVID-19 rules and compete in the Australian Open. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated.” The 34-year-old athlete and vaccine skeptic was barred from entering the …

Nick Kyrgios tells Australia to ‘do better’ over treatment of Novak Djokovic
3 years, 2 months ago

Nick Kyrgios tells Australia to ‘do better’ over treatment of Novak Djokovic

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal takes shot at Novak Djokovic over vaccine and visa row
3 years, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal takes shot at Novak Djokovic over vaccine and visa row

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic knew the risks: 'He made his own decisions'
3 years, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic knew the risks: 'He made his own decisions'

Firstpost  

Nadal contracted Covid last month and said he was a big believer in getting vaccinated to stem a pandemic in which “a lot of people had been dying”. “But at the same time, he knew the conditions since a lot of months ago, so he makes his own decision.” Djokovic had claimed on Instagram this week that he had obtained …

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know

ABC  

Having been within a couple of hundred metres of admission to Australia, world men's number one Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to the country after the federal government deemed his visa application ineligible. Djokovic can't enter without vaccination Photo shows Nojak Djokovic looks towards the ground with a pained expression on his face Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says all …

Asking Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated for Australian Open not blackmail, says senior official
3 years, 3 months ago

Asking Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated for Australian Open not blackmail, says senior official

Firstpost  

Martin Pakula, sports minister in Victoria, insisted the vaccine requirement for the 2022 Australian Open was about protecting the local community Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is not being “blackmailed” by Australian Open organisers, a senior official said Wednesday, insisting a requirement for players to be vaccinated was about safety. His father Srdjan told Serbian television on Sunday his son “probably won’t” …

Djokovic probably won't play Australia Open 2022, says father while criticising event over vaccination rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic probably won't play Australia Open 2022, says father while criticising event over vaccination rules

India TV News  

Highlights Djokovic is keeping the Australian Open organisers guessing about his Covid-19 vaccination status Australian Open officials have stated that only fully vaccinated players will get to compete Srdjan said he isn't aware ofNovak's vaccination status, adding he respected his son's privacy World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic "probably won't" play the Australian Open beginning January 17 next year …

Novak Djokovic has not shared his vaccination status, confirms Australian Open chief
3 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic has not shared his vaccination status, confirms Australian Open chief

India TV News  

Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director, has said that a clarity on whether world No. 1 Novak Djokovic is vaccinated or not will come soon as unvaccinated players will not be able to compete in the opening major of the year. The Australian Open commences on January 17 and Djokovic, who finished a record seventh year as world No. …

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play the Australian Open, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirms
3 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play the Australian Open, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirms

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has refused to reveal if he has been inoculated. All players at the Australian Open must be vaccinated, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirmed Saturday, piling more pressure on world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused to reveal if he has been inoculated. Tiley said the Serbian superstar, who would be gunning for a record 21st Grand Slam …

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play Australian Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play Australian Open

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic, and all other players will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to compete in the Australia Open next January, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Saturday. Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and said that, he would wait until Tennis Australia revealed the health protocols before he made a decision about playing …

Andy Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open
3 years, 5 months ago

Andy Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Andy Murray expected unvaccinated players to compete at the Australian Open but said he would support moves by local authorities to impose stricter conditions on them at Melbourne Park than those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "My understanding is if you're unvaccinated you're still allowed to play, it's just the rules are going to be different," Murray told …

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open

The Hindu  

The sports minister for Victoria state says tennis players at January's Australian Open can expect fewer restrictions on their movements around Melbourne if they are vaccinated for COVID-19. Martin Pakula also said he was "very confident" of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2022 proceeding at Melbourne Park from January 17-30. "Whether or not it's as strict as you won't …

Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated
3 years, 6 months ago

Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is about looking out for the health of the "wider public" and he hoped tennis players who were reluctant to get the jab would come around to seeing its many upsides. Murray's comments come ahead of the start of the US Open in New York next week, where organizers on Friday said fans …

WTA to 'educate' players over Covid vaccine after big names voiced their concerns
3 years, 11 months ago

WTA to 'educate' players over Covid vaccine after big names voiced their concerns

Daily Mail  

The world's leading tennis players will be urged to take a Covid vaccine by their governing body - despite many having misgivings about receiving one. Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka voiced their concerns at this week's Miami Open Some of the men also have concerns about taking the vaccine, notably Novak Djokovic. At this week's Miami Open top 10 players …

Athletes Must Take Their Place in The Vaccine Queue, Says World Athletics Chief Sebastian Coe
4 years, 3 months ago

Athletes Must Take Their Place in The Vaccine Queue, Says World Athletics Chief Sebastian Coe

News 18  

Healthy Athletes should take their place in the COVID-19 vaccine queue behind people with more pressing needs despite events such as next year’s Olympics looking set to be highly dependent on competitors arriving free from the virus, the head of world athletics Seb Coe said on Friday. “I hope they do avail themselves of it, I certainly would if I …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Novak Djokovic reaffirms stance against mandatory vaccination but says he could change his mind later
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Novak Djokovic reaffirms stance against mandatory vaccination but says he could change his mind later

Firstpost  

In a statement on Tuesday, Djokovic said many tennis players and other athletes have asked him for his opinion on this situation Belgrade: Novak Djokovic has reiterated he is against taking an anti-coronavirus vaccination if it becomes mandatory to travel once the pandemic subsides, but says he’s open to changing his mind. The top-ranked Djokovic said in a statement emailed …

Djokovic says he may reconsider his anti-vaccination stand
4 years, 10 months ago

Djokovic says he may reconsider his anti-vaccination stand

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has reiterated he is against taking an anti-coronavirus vaccination if it becomes mandatory to travel once the pandemic subsides, but says he’s open to changing his mind. READ| How they aced it: Federer, Nadal, Serena, Djokovic Djokovic caused a stir in a live Facebook chat with fellow Serb players on Sunday when he said that if a vaccination …

Coronavirus: Novak Djokovic says he is ‘opposed to vaccination’
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Novak Djokovic says he is ‘opposed to vaccination’

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Outbreak: I am opposed to vaccination, wouldn't want to be forced to take it, reveals Novak Djokovic
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: I am opposed to vaccination, wouldn't want to be forced to take it, reveals Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the hiatus created by the coronavirus pandemic, Novak Djokovic faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the hiatus created …

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination
4 years, 10 months ago

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the hiatus created by the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said on Sunday. Last month, former world number one Amelie Mauresmo said the rest of the 2020 tennis season might be wiped out, saying …

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination before getting back on Tour
4 years, 10 months ago

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination before getting back on Tour

Deccan Chronicle  

Belgrade: Novak Djokovic faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the hiatus created by the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said on Sunday. “Hypothetically, if the season was to resume in July, August or September, though unlikely, I understand that a vaccine will …

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