Rafael Nadal: ‘Novak Djokovic must be admitted to the Australian Open’ Tennis

sport">On Monday, an Australian judge overruled the Australian government’s decision to cancel the Serb’s visa. The number 1 in the world had to be released immediately from the quarantine hotel where he had been staying for several days.

sport">“Although I do not agree with Djokovic on certain matters, the law has spoken,” Nadal said on the Spanish radio station. Zero Wave. “I believe it is the most just that he should be allowed to play at the Australian Open. The court has ruled that he has the right to participate. Although on a personal level I would of course prefer that he does not play,” said Nadal with a quip. “No, for our sport it is better that the best players appear on the tennis court.”

No decision yet

sport">However, the government can still decide to expel Djokovic. Australian Migration Minister Alex Hawke retains that right, government attorney Christopher Tran said. According to the Australian newspaper The Age Hawke would not make a decision on Monday. Djokovic now resides in the office of his lawyers, his brother Djordje said on Serbian television.

sport">Djokovic had his visa withdrawn by customs on Thursday upon arrival in Australia because there were alleged problems with the medical exemption he was given to enter the country without a vaccination certificate. Djokovic’s defense announced on Saturday that the tennis player had tested positive for the corona virus in December and had been given the green light to travel to Melbourne.

sport">Source: Het Nieuwsblad/Onda Cero

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