Novak Djokovic's Vaccine Stance & Visa Troubles

[BratSrbin]

"Novak Djokovic's movement and professionalism is second to none" - Darren Cahill​

"I mentioned Federer before being the trailblazer for what he was able to do 15 years ago for a long period of time. But these guys [Nadal and Djokovic] have taken it to a whole new level, especially Novak. I've never seen anybody look after their body and be more professional than Novak, with the lengths he goes to get his body into the place it is," he added.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

"Novak Djokovic's movement and professionalism is second to none" - Darren Cahill​

"I mentioned Federer before being the trailblazer for what he was able to do 15 years ago for a long period of time. But these guys [Nadal and Djokovic] have taken it to a whole new level, especially Novak. I've never seen anybody look after their body and be more professional than Novak, with the lengths he goes to get his body into the place it is," he added.

Professionalism?

 

[Fiero425]

"Novak Djokovic's movement and professionalism is second to none" - Darren Cahill​

"I mentioned Federer before being the trailblazer for what he was able to do 15 years ago for a long period of time. But these guys [Nadal and Djokovic] have taken it to a whole new level, especially Novak. I've never seen anybody look after their body and be more professional than Novak, with the lengths he goes to get his body into the place it is," he added.

Back in the day, the same moniker of "total professional" was bestowed on Ivan Lendl! He was the artisan of the Big 3 in his era w/ McEnroe & Connors! Other detractors showed up in Edberg, Becker, Agassi, Courier, & Wilander! No one had to deal w/ as many truly great players who made their own marks even though Lendl held his own! Very impressive!

 

[Moxie]

The problem is…covid is in the rearview mirror and your country is acting like there’s a crisis going on. We’ve all been open so long now that we don’t even think about covid…

That's nice for Ireland. Try looking at the comparison between Covid cases/deaths in your country vs. the US, especially in the last 8-10 months. We're a lot slower to come down, and we've been amongst the worst countries in terms of infections and deaths. Things are definitely getting back to normal, but there are plenty of reasons that the US has been more cautious.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's nice for Ireland. Try looking at the comparison between Covid cases/deaths in your country vs. the US, especially in the last 8-10 months. We're a lot slower to come down, and we've been amongst the worst countries in terms of infections and deaths. Things are definitely getting back to normal, but there are plenty of reasons that the US has been more cautious.

Apart from the USA, Indonesia, China and Fiji have strict COVID restrictions in place, also countries like Phillipines, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Singapore, you must have a COVID negative test on arrival in their countries.Covid is still around,we are still having people contractiing COVID in Sydney and dying and also are in our hospitals, we have removed all restrictions, in Sydney we have 'long COVID clinics' for people still suffering with the effects of COVID.

 

[nehmeth]

In saying that dosent he have to accept the rules that are there at present? stupid ot not? it was his choice not to get vaccinated and accept the consequences,we all want body autonomy and free choice, though we have to accept the the outcome of our choices at times

He didn’t play last year. And if they don’t grant an exemption or lift the rules, he won’t play this year. He chose not to be vaccinated. He’s back as world #1 and Tommy Haas as tournament director is advocating for them to let him come. Oz waived his three year ban after being deported. If the U.S. can grant an exemption for one person a few months earlier than when they plan to drop the unvaxxed restrictions, it’s worth making a request.

In Haas’ defense, he is faced with the possibility that the two ‘goats’ won‘t play at IW. Rafa might not be healed up in time and Novak is presently banned from the country.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He didn’t play last year. And if they don’t grant an exemption or lift the rules, he won’t play this year. He chose not to be vaccinated. He’s back as world #1 and Tommy Haas as tournament director is advocating for them to let him come. Oz waived his three year ban after being deported. The U.S. can grant an exemption for one person a few months earlier than when they plan to drop the unvaxxed restrictions. It’s worth making a request.

Well as long has he dosent stuff up the draw like he did last year? officials had to contact him and his team to withdraw from IW and Miami, Tommy Haas has no power to let Novak come in? this is a federal rule from the USA, he chose not to be vaccinated and has to abide by the rules, I would also say that for any other player who is in the same situation.

 

[nehmeth]

Well as long has he dosent stuff up the draw like he did last year? officials had to contact him and his team to withdraw from IW and Miami, Tommy Haas has no power to let Novak come in? he chose not to be vaccinated and has to abide by the rules, I would also say that for any other player who is in the same situation.

Who said Tommy Haas had any power to let him in? No one. He is advocating for the U.S. to grant him entrance. He didn’t come last year. And if they don’t allow him, he won’t be there this year. If the ban was going to be lifted 3 years from now that’s one thing. But it’s due to be lifted 3 months from now. He’s free to make a request and they are free to deny it or grant him an exemption.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Who said Tommy Haas had any power to let him in? No one. He is advocating for the U.S. to grant him entrance. He didn’t come last year. And if they don’t allow him, he won’t be there this year. If the ban was going to be lifted 3 years from now that’s one thing. But it’s due to be lifted 3 months from now. He’s free to make a request and they are free to deny it or grant him an exemption.

Of course he is free to make a request, still rules are rules, and he has to accept them, in this case, regardless of other countries who have lifted their COVID restrictions of late.

 

[nehmeth]

Of course he is free to make a request, still rules are rules, and he has to accept them, in this case, regardless of other countries who have lifted their COVID restrictions of late.

Why are you being so obtuse? He accepted their decision last year. He said, if they say no this year, he won’t be here. Do you think he’s going to parachute in to the tournament if they tell him no?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Why are you being so obtuse? He accepted their decision last year. He said, if they say no this year, he won’t be here. Do you think he’s going to parachute in to the tournament if they tell him no?

I am not being obtuse at all, just stating the facts, last year he had to be contacted by the officials at IW after he was refused entry? that is a fact., to withdraw after the draw was done? He has the right to apply to a special pass this year, I hope he accepts the decision if they say no and then he wont have to parachute into the tournament lol!

 

[nehmeth]

I am not being obtuse at all, just stating the facts, last year he had to be contacted by the officials at IW after he was refused entry? that is a fact., to withdraw after the draw was done? He has the right to apply to a special pass this year, I hope he accepts the decision if they say no and then he wont have to parachute into the tournament lol!

And it was his fault that the officials had to contact him, or just a matter of course?? If he was denied entry to the US then wouldn’t that automatically default him? It should. If it did not, then this year he’s probably aware of the fact he needs to withdraw. Last year this time I was whelping a litter of 9 puppies and was not aware of this kerfuffle .

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

And it was his fault that the officials had to contact him, or just a matter of course?? If he was denied entry to the US then wouldn’t that automatically default him? It should. If it did not, then this year he’s probably aware of the fact he needs to withdraw.

From what I know a player has to withdraw from a tournament citing the reason why, a tournament official cannot withdraw a player, this was a matter of course ,officials had to contact his team to withdraw.I am certain this wont happen again this year, if his request gets denied.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

And it was his fault that the officials had to contact him, or just a matter of course?? If he was denied entry to the US then wouldn’t that automatically default him? It should. If it did not, then this year he’s probably aware of the fact he needs to withdraw. Last year this time I was whelping a litter of 9 puppies and was not aware of this kerfuffle .View attachment 7751

Those puppies are soo cute and lovable btw

 

[nehmeth]

Those puppies are soo cute and lovable btw

Thank you. They are smart, loving young adults placed with great families. And they all love tennis… balls.

 

[BratSrbin]

Professionalism?

He is not a sheep, he is a man of flesh and blood, eager for success.
No1e do not scratch ass with every racket lift, which is the most important thing.

 

[Kieran]

That's nice for Ireland. Try looking at the comparison between Covid cases/deaths in your country vs. the US, especially in the last 8-10 months. We're a lot slower to come down, and we've been amongst the worst countries in terms of infections and deaths. Things are definitely getting back to normal, but there are plenty of reasons that the US has been more cautious.

It’s nice for the whole of Europe, a hugely populated bloc of many diverse results and policies with regard to covid. Traffic into Europe has been busy for a long long time now. Covid is not the plague, even at its worst it wasn’t as bad as they made out. Statistically. That’s fine, I have no problem with countries trying to manage covid - and their own political situations - as they want to. That’s what sovereignty means.

But your country is very slow to move on..

 

[Nadalfan2013]

He is not a sheep, he is a man of flesh and blood, eager for success.
No1e do not scratch ass with every racket lift, which is the most important thing.

People are losing brain cells after reading this post of yours. Embarrassing stuff.

 

[BratSrbin]

People are losing brain cells after reading this post of yours. Embarrassing stuff.

It's obvious you've lost your mind.

 

[Fiero425]

It's obvious you've lost your mind.

Been!