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Well we were in the right state and location is about 15 miles from my home. That's is about as close as we got. Jajaja. I'm sorry SirDid we win anything?
Well we were in the right state and location is about 15 miles from my home. That's is about as close as we got. Jajaja. I'm sorry SirDid we win anything?
Well we were in the right state and location is about 15 miles from my home. That's is about as close as we got. Jajaja. I'm sorry Sir
I am not really sure what he really believes. I thought he said he was OK w/ missing the USO. That he understood our policies and restrictions and wouldn't be coming to North America unless they dropped the vax requirement. I think he sends his fans mixed messages. He should pick a platform and stick to it. To me, he still hasn't really learned anything from Aus. Don't get me wrong, I get that he's an athlete and he wants to compete.Thanks Kskate, I just read that on Novak's Instragram page, it was also on Twitter? honestly does he really think he will be allowed into the US? he has no intention of getting vaccinated, that is his choice, he has to understand that countries have their own strict COVID protocols in place. Maybe he should find a hobby while he cannot play tennis. I hear knitting is good for the soul
BTW just read that President Biden has rebounded and caught COVID again,after just coming back from isolation.
No player is bigger than the game of tennis period., though Novak keeps pushing his agenda all the time? regarding Covid vaccinations and the countries he thinks he can get into?I am not really sure what he really believes. I thought he said he was OK w/ missing the USO. That he understood our policies and restrictions and wouldn't be coming to North America unless they dropped the vax requirement. I think he sends his fans mixed messages. He should pick a platform and stick to it. To me, he still hasn't really learned anything from Aus. Don't get me wrong, I get that he's an athlete and he wants to compete.
My issue w/ this whole drama:
1. This was his choice.
2. There's expectation from him that he should receive preferential treatment because of who he is. Granted he hasn't shown up at our border asking for entry, but he still acts like he should receive some kind of exemption or favor above anyone else.
P.S. As to Biden's reinfection. He might not have gotten over the first one. Just because you test negative, doesn't mean you are virus free. We all know the tests can be false positive or false negative.
Good points by both of y'all @kskate2 @MargaretMcAleer ..my thoughts are the NEXT year will decide the numbers between Rafa and Novak. The #25 for Rafa means that he has to run the table ( USO, AO and RG) Otherwise it's Novak and maybe the crazy Russian Medvedev taking the rest. Thiem has a long way before he can get back to where he was pre wrist injury.No player is bigger than the game of tennis period., though Novak keeps pushing his agenda all the time? regarding Covid vaccinations and the countries he thinks he can get into?
In regards to President Biden, he has no symptoms, agree tests can be false positive or false negative
I am not really sure what he really believes. I thought he said he was OK w/ missing the USO. That he understood our policies and restrictions and wouldn't be coming to North America unless they dropped the vax requirement. I think he sends his fans mixed messages. He should pick a platform and stick to it. To me, he still hasn't really learned anything from Aus. Don't get me wrong, I get that he's an athlete and he wants to compete.
My issue w/ this whole drama:
1. This was his choice.
2. There's expectation from him that he should receive preferential treatment because of who he is. Granted he hasn't shown up at our border asking for entry, but he still acts like he should receive some kind of exemption or favor above anyone else.
P.S. As to Biden's reinfection. I think he was still infected from the first one or he's turned into a carrier. Just because you test negative, doesn't mean you are virus free. We all know the tests can be false positive or false negative.
Can you clarify what Novak's "agenda" is? I know that the Australian govt. was allegedly concerned that he would inspire anti-vexers if he were let into the country, but to be clear, Novak has stated on many occasions that he has no interest in being part of the "anti-vaxxer" movement--period----he just doesn't want it in his body--his choice--his consequences.No player is bigger than the game of tennis period., though Novak keeps pushing his agenda all the time? regarding Covid vaccinations and the countries he thinks he can get into?
In regards to President Biden, he has no symptoms, agree tests can be false positive or false negative
Can you please support your assertion that Novak is expecting preferential treatment regarding entry into the US? He has never publicly stated that---"hoping to play" is not the same assertion. McEnroe and many others have pointed out the fallacy of the US policy--since with today's variants anyone can get the virus--it's more about a proper testing protocol at the tournaments. Especially when an unvaccinated American like Sandgren is going to be mixing with his fellow players.I am not really sure what he really believes. I thought he said he was OK w/ missing the USO. That he understood our policies and restrictions and wouldn't be coming to North America unless they dropped the vax requirement. I think he sends his fans mixed messages. He should pick a platform and stick to it. To me, he still hasn't really learned anything from Aus. Don't get me wrong, I get that he's an athlete and he wants to compete.
My issue w/ this whole drama:
1. This was his choice.
2. There's expectation from him that he should receive preferential treatment because of who he is. Granted he hasn't shown up at our border asking for entry, but he still acts like he should receive some kind of exemption or favor above anyone else.
P.S. As to Biden's reinfection. I think he was still infected from the first one or he's turned into a carrier. Just because you test negative, doesn't mean you are virus free. We all know the tests can be false positive or false negative.
Novak is not allowed into the USO, due to their COVID vaccination protocols, though on his Instagram and Twitter account he still thinks he has a chance to play.Novak does not intend to get vaccinated, that is his choice, he also has to understand and accept that there are some countries that wont allow him to play, because of their COVID protocols.End of Story
Tell me about it. On the flip side, A very good friend of mine had a positive PCR test and Rapid Test (Antigen) that was negative simultaneously at the same testing site. Subsequently he had consecutive negative results with the rapid test (Antigen) for the next 4/5 days.I am not really sure what he really believes. I thought he said he was OK w/ missing the USO. That he understood our policies and restrictions and wouldn't be coming to North America unless they dropped the vax requirement. I think he sends his fans mixed messages. He should pick a platform and stick to it. To me, he still hasn't really learned anything from Aus. Don't get me wrong, I get that he's an athlete and he wants to compete.
My issue w/ this whole drama:
1. This was his choice.
2. There's expectation from him that he should receive preferential treatment because of who he is. Granted he hasn't shown up at our border asking for entry, but he still acts like he should receive some kind of exemption or favor above anyone else.
P.S. As to Biden's reinfection. I think he was still infected from the first one or he's turned into a carrier. Just because you test negative, doesn't mean you are virus free. We all know the tests can be false positive or false negative.
Well that was what Kskate was alluding to Novak has not learnt anything from what happened in AustraliaNovak is not allowed into the USO, due to their COVID vaccination protocols, though on his Instagram and Twitter account he still thinks he
I still can't believe what he posted publicly. He did something similar before Australia which worked great for him
has a chance to play.Novak does not intend to get vaccinated, that is his choice, he also has to understand and accept that there are some countries that wont allow him to play, because of their COVID protocols.End of Story
Djokovic is right about freedom of choice.
Nole's obviously serious in his convictions to not do "the shot;" sacrificing 2 majors and a handful of Masters! It's amazing how he salvaged his season by winning Rome & his 7th Wimbledon! I'm so proud of him even thought not a fave to watch!
I don't have to support something that is blatantly obvious. He said in his Instagram post that he was grateful for the fans support in creating the petition. He also stated he's waiting to see if the U.S. government will make a ruling in time for him to compete, fingers crossed. That's more than he's just hoping to play. And my comment about him not learning anything from Aus goes back to his public proclamations on social media. I do agree it has more to do w/ testing, but our government just dropped the negative test requirement for people who are fully vaxxed. Again, not something that I agree w/ but it is a policy here now.Can you please support your assertion that Novak is expecting preferential treatment regarding entry into the US? He has never publicly stated that---"hoping to play" is not the same assertion. McEnroe and many others have pointed out the fallacy of the US policy--since with today's variants anyone can get the virus--it's more about a proper testing protocol at the tournaments. Especially when an unvaccinated American like Sandgren is going to be mixing with his fellow players.
It's not about the 2 shots AP. So the time window closing means nothing. He's waiting to see one of two things:Unless something has changed, the two shots required for vaccination time period window has closed for Novak's Visa entry to the USA and North America unless there's still a one shot vaccine vaccination shot that's on the market. I don't keep up anymore.
He is. But what gets lost in most of these debates is the fact that freedom of choice works both ways. The countries in question have the freedom of choice to establish whatever rules and policies they want. As a foreigner, I have a right to choose whether I want to visit those countries and subject myself to said rules.Djokovic is right about freedom of choice.
Yes, but as K very rationally states: we can agree or disagree with these policies, but these are the policies. When it comes to what Novak will or won't be able to do, it's not an opinion question.I don't think that's what getting lost---everyone gets that the US has a clear set of rules re: foreigners requiring vaccinations. What some are questioning is the rationale for that policy, given that with the current variants, folks can get it easily even if vaccinated and boosted. Therefore, if you were concerned about Covid transmission from visitors, you should reinstate a Covid test---not a meaningless "must be vexed" policy.....