Novak Djokovic

[seaham ftm]

Nobody needs or wants to know his entire medical history. A certain medical intervention was mandated for participation and if he refuses to prove his status either way, shouldn't be allowed to compete for other people's safety. That shit excuse wouldn't work for PEDs and it shouldn't in this situation either.

You are aware a vaccinated player could have covid at the tournament? Which is why stringent testing will be in place for all players not just vaccinated ones. Imagine comparing performance enhancers to a vaccine

 

[The Great Soprendo]

That's on the conscience of the Aussi authorities though. Don’t blame a kid that gets his own way by being a brat. Blame the parent that gives in.

That's fair enough for brattish kids, but brattish adults have responsibilities to do the right thing, even if kids don't. Just because he can get his way here doesn't mean he should.

 

[JonJon]

World number one, huge draw for spectators and TV, bidding for his tenth title at an event where he is much loved.

Is anyone at all surprised? He could have tested positive for Covid and they'd find some kind of exemption for him.

 

[den]

Another example of one rule for the peasants and another rule for the elite.

 

[pillars of hercules]

That's fair enough for brattish kids, but brattish adults have responsibilities to do the right thing, even if kids don't. Just because he can get his way here doesn't mean he should.

It's not his responsibility to decide who is able to enter Australia or anywhere else. The full responsibility for this decision is on the authorities there.

 

[Deleted member 26533]

You are aware a vaccinated player could have covid at the tournament? Which is why stringent testing will be in place for all players not just vaccinated ones. Imagine comparing performance enhancers to a vaccine

Yes.

Imagine having to reduce my point because you're an idiot.

 

[seaham ftm]

Yes.

Imagine having to reduce my point because you're an idiot.

Imagine resorting to abuse after making a silly point

 

[Deleted member 26533]

Imagine resorting to abuse after making a silly point

Your initial point was ridiculous and you didn't actually address my response, opting for smiley faces instead.

 

[RossTheNinja]

Another example of one rule for the peasants and another rule for the elite.

Showing the government up brilliantly. Well done Jocko

 

[rokerexile]

I wonder why he is reluctant to take the vaccine or declare his status?

Could there be something this high performing athlete does not want us to know?

I'm not condoning this and I don't think he should be admitted but isn't he a vegan? Perhaps he has some issues with the drug companies testing methods.

 

[T S Garp]

It’s bullshit how civilians have to follow the rules set by the same people who say “fuck it let this man in he can play tennis”.

Can ya not get hold of a crop duster or something and fly him in under the radar, or have i been watching too many films

Check with @George Kaplan , he knows a bit about crop dusters

 

[TDalt]

He won’t end up playing IMO, the commonwealth government will intervene and he’ll get sent packing. And rightly so.

 

[chriswallace85]

He's always been a toss-pot.



It's a crying shame he's clearing up now that the two real greats of the game Federer and Nadal are over the hill.

 

[safc9450]

Is he an anti-vaxxer?

Just another R.S OLE. No jab ,no entry !

 

[Kent_Mackem]

Money talks. It’s bullshit

Sadly, this. Same as the World Cup in Qatar (that I will not be watching, I want nothing to do with it).

Some of the replies, good on him if he doesn't want it.

Absolutely agree. People have every right to be morons if they so wish.
But he shouldn't be let into a country that has rules in place to try to protect its own citizens.

 

[seaham ftm]

Your initial point was ridiculous and you didn't actually address my response, opting for smiley faces instead.

What was ridiculous?

 

[Lukas73]

Novacc djokavic ha ha ha

post of the year and stealing it....

 

[Deleted member 26533]

What was ridiculous?

The point regarding his medical records being 'anyone else's business', despite him regularly having to make disclosures about his medical history.

 

[Charlestonian]

Showing the government up brilliantly. Well done Jocko

Except he isn’t. The Aussie Government have released a statement saying they may refuse him entry at border control unless there are specific medical exemptions, Tennis Australia clearly haven’t had this cleared.

 

[Kent_Mackem]

Except he isn’t. The Aussie Government have released a statement saying they may refuse him entry at border control unless there are specific medical exemptions, Tennis Australia clearly haven’t had this cleared.

That would be funny