Grand Slam Novak Djokovic Saga (another one): Novak Returns Chompers

[Wosh]

Note: This is not a thread to air your views on left/right politics, vaccination mandates or conspiracies, this is a thread to discuss Djokovic and the Australian Open saga only. Humour is accepted and encouraged Abuse is not.
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World erupts as Novak Djokovic learns his fate over visa cancellation

The Australian government has been slammed for its handling of the Novak Djokovic saga following the news he will be deported and will miss the Australian Open.

www.news.com.au

 

[tigs2010]

I thought the French Sports Minister said last week that unvaccinated players could compete and Novak was welcomed.
Craig Tiley really does have a lot to answer for, at the end of the day he found a loophole for Novak to expose when he knew that unvaccinated players were not welcome.

If player gets booted out of country is it really a loophole?

 

[Strange Cat]

I thought the French Sports Minister said last week that unvaccinated players could compete and Novak was welcomed.
Craig Tiley really does have a lot to answer for, at the end of the day he found a loophole for Novak to expose when he knew that unvaccinated players were not welcome.

Maybe it was Tiley in disguise

 

[phantom13]

Maybe it was Tiley in disguise

Famous French sports minister Traig Ciley

 

[Giant Strides]

Perhaps other politicians had a different view to the Sports Minister?

Novak Djokovic now faces being banned from the French Open in May

The French Open is the next Slam in the tennis calendar taking place in May and Djokovic was expected to participate without complication - but the new Covid Pass has changed that.

www.dailymail.co.uk

More woe for Novak Djokovic in the wake of his Australian visa blow as he now faces being banned from the FRENCH OPEN in May... after the country's politicians voted through new rules banning the unvaccinated from ALL sports arenas​

France's lower house voted by 215 to 58 to give final approval to a vaccine pass that will exclude the unvaccinated from restaurants, sports arenas and other venues. It will apply to everybody over the age of 16 and the law will take effect shortly. Stanislas Guerin, who represents the 17th and 18th arrondissements in Paris, said: 'Djokovic's behaviour was irresponsible. Australia is a sovereign country which makes it rules and the rules should be respected. 'We can't have two weights and two measures regarding the Covid Pass. If you are called Djoko, Nadal or Mr Whoever, you respect the rules. 'All the big events which will take place in France will adopt the Covid Pass. Who would understand if we asked our citizens to make an effort and respect the rules and we then authorised some to get out of them?'

 

[JamisonRun40]

It will be interesting to see over the next couple of months if Novak changes his stance over being vaccinated.
I also hope he doesn't get the three year ban for being deported from Australia

 

[Satan]

Wonder why?

Djokovic sponsor Lacoste wants to 'review' Australia events with tennis star

Novak Djokovic has departed Australia after authorities canceled his visa for a second time. Now, one of his sponsors wants a word.

www.cnn.com

 

[torq]

Perhaps other politicians had a different view to the Sports Minister?

Novak Djokovic now faces being banned from the French Open in May

The French Open is the next Slam in the tennis calendar taking place in May and Djokovic was expected to participate without complication - but the new Covid Pass has changed that.

www.dailymail.co.uk

More woe for Novak Djokovic in the wake of his Australian visa blow as he now faces being banned from the FRENCH OPEN in May... after the country's politicians voted through new rules banning the unvaccinated from ALL sports arenas​

France's lower house voted by 215 to 58 to give final approval to a vaccine pass that will exclude the unvaccinated from restaurants, sports arenas and other venues. It will apply to everybody over the age of 16 and the law will take effect shortly. Stanislas Guerin, who represents the 17th and 18th arrondissements in Paris, said: 'Djokovic's behaviour was irresponsible. Australia is a sovereign country which makes it rules and the rules should be respected. 'We can't have two weights and two measures regarding the Covid Pass. If you are called Djoko, Nadal or Mr Whoever, you respect the rules. 'All the big events which will take place in France will adopt the Covid Pass. Who would understand if we asked our citizens to make an effort and respect the rules and we then authorised some to get out of them?'

If other countries adopt the hardline border stance that Australia has, I wonder how many ATP events Djokovic will be eligible to play this year. He may even consider retirement. He certainly doesn't need the money or sponsorship anymore.

To retire as the top ranked player in the game - which he may still be after the AO - would be almost unprecedented in world sport. It would also leave an asterix next to the question of who is the GOAT. As unlikable as he is to many, that would be a gutsy decision.

 

[myblueroan]

Maybe it was Tiley in disguise

I 'm looking forward to the replay in France.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

As long as he can squeeze in one more grand slam tournament within the next 5 yrs.. that should just be enough to get him to 21 I reckon and that re. Nadal and the Fed Express Train are finished mate.. that's it mate.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Perhaps other politicians had a different view to the Sports Minister?

Novak Djokovic now faces being banned from the French Open in May

The French Open is the next Slam in the tennis calendar taking place in May and Djokovic was expected to participate without complication - but the new Covid Pass has changed that.

www.dailymail.co.uk

More woe for Novak Djokovic in the wake of his Australian visa blow as he now faces being banned from the FRENCH OPEN in May... after the country's politicians voted through new rules banning the unvaccinated from ALL sports arenas​

France's lower house voted by 215 to 58 to give final approval to a vaccine pass that will exclude the unvaccinated from restaurants, sports arenas and other venues. It will apply to everybody over the age of 16 and the law will take effect shortly. Stanislas Guerin, who represents the 17th and 18th arrondissements in Paris, said: 'Djokovic's behaviour was irresponsible. Australia is a sovereign country which makes it rules and the rules should be respected. 'We can't have two weights and two measures regarding the Covid Pass. If you are called Djoko, Nadal or Mr Whoever, you respect the rules. 'All the big events which will take place in France will adopt the Covid Pass. Who would understand if we asked our citizens to make an effort and respect the rules and we then authorised some to get out of them?'

Here's the story in a real newspaper

Djokovic’s French Open title defence in doubt after Covid pass ruling

France rules all athletes will have to be vaccinated for sports events while French MP Stanislas Guerini says Novak Djokovic’s behaviour is ‘irresponsible’

www.theguardian.com

 

[phantom13]

As long as he can squeeze in one more grand slam tournament within the next 5 yrs.. that should just be enough to get him to 21 I reckon and that re. Nadal and the Fed Express Train are finished mate.. that's it mate.

Personally think Rafa has got at least one more French in him. If he gets this Oz (which its a pretty wide open race now) Rafa might get 22 or even 23 if he drags out for one more french next year.

Novak is only younger by a year and his gameplay is pretty physically taxing plus the next gen are starting to close the gap.

2-3 years ago i thought Novak would wind up with 24-25 and be an absolute breeze for the most ever, now im not as convinced, he likely still gets there but he could also fall off a cliff with even one injury.

 

[tigs2010]

Personally think Rafa has got at least one more French in him. If he gets this Oz (which its a pretty wide open race now) Rafa might get 22 or even 23 if he drags out for one more french next year.

Novak is only younger by a year and his gameplay is pretty physically taxing plus the next gen are starting to close the gap.

2-3 years ago i thought Novak would wind up with 24-25 and be an absolute breeze for the most ever, now im not as convinced, he likely still gets there but he could also fall off a cliff with even one injury.

You'd imagine Rafa is a massive chance for 2022 French if Novak doesn't get vaccinated.

 

[faible]

You'd imagine Rafa is a massive chance for 2022 French if Novak doesn't get vaccinated.

Just as the French Government want it...

 

[faible]

Minister Hawke essentially has God power.

The only way to get past their decision is by a court finding them in breach of the law.

Pretty sure God Power isn't answerable to a court. So no, he doesn't.

 

[phantom13]

I still dont understand why he didnt just manifest positive vibes and compassion into the three judges. Surely if it can turn rotten food and toxic water good it could make three dudes let him play in his tennis game.

 

[Satan]

The FIBA world cup qualifiers for the Opals are in Serbia .Timing is everything

 

[Aussie in exile]

Unfortunately there's currently no laws in the UK that force elite sportspeople to be vaccinated. So he would be able to play Wimbledown unvaccinated.


France have recently passed laws that elite sportspeople must be fully vaccinated so that's out of the question.


US Open - not sure what the laws are over there as it varies greatly from state to state.


Many other ATP events will require full vaccination. Maybe he will retire.

Foreign sports stars must be jabbed to compete in France - minister

It comes after the debacle in Australia over Novak Djokovic's visa.

www.euronews.com

Indeed. The chances of him playing in France have just been reduced
He really needs to engage his brain and get vaccinated.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Foreign sports stars must be jabbed to compete in France - minister

It comes after the debacle in Australia over Novak Djokovic's visa.

www.euronews.com

Indeed. The chances of him playing in France have just been reduced
He really needs to engage his brain and get vaccinated.

That's the big question now....does he stick to his guns because of his so called principles or does he cave in so he can continue his career?

It's either a no-win or a win-win depending on how you look at it.

 

[Strange Cat]

That's the big question now....does he stick to his guns because of his so called principles or does he cave in so he can continue his career?

It's either a no-win or a win-win depending on how you look at it.

Couldn’t happen to a more appropriate person ….**** him

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

That's the big question now....does he stick to his guns because of his so called principles or does he cave in so he can continue his career?

It's either a no-win or a win-win depending on how you look at it.

He's never going to get vaccinated. He and his family are complete right-wing anti-science nut jobs.
They're all complete whack jobs like Craig Kelly.
Completely crazed fruit loops.

 

[Aussie in exile]

Couldn’t happen to a more appropriate person ….fu** him

The world is closing in on these selfless people. They not only have to think of themselves, but their friends and family as well

 

[Aussie in exile]

He's never going to get vaccinated. He and his family are complete right-wing anti-science nut jobs.
They're all complete whack jobs like Craig Kelly.
Completely crazed fruit loops.

IF he doesn't change his attitude he won't become the biggest holder of men grand slam titles.
Rafa would have at least two more grand slams in him and perhaps even Federer could manage one more Wimbledon with a bit of luck if he can stay injury free.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

IF he doesn't change his attitude he won't become the biggest holder of men grand slam titles.
Rafa would have at least two more grand slams in him and perhaps even Federer could manage one more Wimbledon with a bit of luck if he can stay injury free.

I think Nadal can win another slam but not Federer.

 

[Zidane98]

If he gets his act together he may overtake Roger who is surely done at 40 with a serious knee injury.

 

[Aussie in exile]

With the UK government under Johnson in meltdown with it's parties at 10 Downing street i wouldn't be surprised if they found a way to stop unvaccinated people entering the country including sports people if they thought it would be popular with a majority of UK citizens as a way to try and make them selves less unpopular, which in turn would keep out Djokovic of Wimbledon and if that was the case i can't see Djokovic playing any grand slams this year.