Novak Djokovic's Vaccine Stance & Visa Troubles

[Moxie]

I doubt Djoke cares about the three year ban. He knows 2022 is his best chance. Next genners will beat him in 2023 and 2024.
Four hours left…

Oh, I think he does. If he wants to rack up Majors, he needs Australia, and not just this year.

 

[Carol]

What Nadal keeps saying

 

[Moxie]

Well that’s true, but I’d hope a tiny sliver of some principle still exists in him on this matter. But he’s showing megalomaniacal tendencies, all these petty rules, they’re not for him - he’s acted as if his lies wouldn’t be noticed, and if they were, he’d get a fistful of rich lawyers in to squash it. Bizarre, and tragic, really…

I think you feel that because, (and I could be wrong, forgive me,) you believe there IS an ethical stance here. I think El Dude has felt the same way. That if he were that opposed to the vaccine, he could have bowed out. Or, that now, or at some time in the future, he could still make it about his vaccine stance, and not about lawyers finding loopholes and how much he wants to play the AO. While I understand the point, I don't agree with it, but no matter. However, Djokovic has shown that, while he wants to live the way he wants, he'd not going to do it on principle. He hasn't said anything about his beliefs on vaccination for over a year. And it seems quite obvious that he will do anything to play in Melbourne, no matter how compromising. Given all the water under the bridge, and what it's going to take for him to play unvaccinated going forward, I think he'll be inclined to still keep it close to vest, and work the loopholes. But maybe I'm wrong, and this will clarify his fight. It's just that I doubt that. IMO, he'll stay behind a wall of lawyers.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Australia better check with their justice department before they do what they do to make sure he isn’t going to get off on another technicality .

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In regards to Novak entering Spain in late December

A vaccine certificate or medical exemption is required from September 20th 2021, to enter Spain.

 

[BratSrbin]

So, what do you think, the Minister has unlimited power and can use his discretion (right of power) as he pleases?

I told you in which cases he indeed has that right but you are still telling your story. Boring.

 

[kskate2]

Australian newscasters go viral for off-air discussion about 'lying, sneaky' Novak Djokovic - Yahoo Sports

Mike Amor and Rebecca Maddern were caught on camera having a candid personal conversation about Djokovic's current situation.

sports.yahoo.com

This is old news. Trent mentioned it yesterday

 

[Moxie]

So, what do you think, the Minister has unlimited power and can use his discretion (right of power) as he pleases?

I told you in which cases he indeed has that right but you are still telling your story. Boring.

If he uses it, I'm sure it will be for grounds, otherwise he would have done it already. Boring? No, most of us are on the edge of our seats.

 

[Moxie]

This is a long and fairly interesting piece on how we get here, with sports stars, and what it is about Djokovic, in particular. Don't be fooled by the title...it's a worthy read, not just diatribe from one side.

Novak Djokovic is a profile in selfishness, and sports leaders are failing us all

 

[the AntiPusher]

NoVax Djokovic - Coronavirus

19 points • 3 comments

9gag.com

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

From Christopher Clarey,

Just confirmed this with GS rule book,
If Djokovic,No1 seed,withdraws (or is withdrawn) after the draw,he would be replaced by No5 seed (Rublev in this case)

But if Djokovic were to withdraw after 1st day's order or play is released,he would be replaced by a lucky loser.

 

[the AntiPusher]

From Christopher Clarey,

Just confirmed this with GS rule book,
If Djokovic,No1 seed,withdraws (or is withdrawn) after the draw,he would be replaced by No5 seed (Rublev in this case)

But if Djokovic were to withdraw after 1st day's order or play is released,he would be replaced by a lucky loser.

I guess the Lucky loser is better than being the Lonesome loser

 

[Moxie]

From Christopher Clarey,

Just confirmed this with GS rule book,
If Djokovic,No1 seed,withdraws (or is withdrawn) after the draw,he would be replaced by No5 seed (Rublev in this case)

But if Djokovic were to withdraw after 1st day's order or play is released,he would be replaced by a lucky loser.

The first option is not great, but the second option would DEFINITELY mess up my draw challenge. #allaboutme

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The first option is not great, but the second option would DEFINITELY mess up my draw challenge. #allaboutme

I will send an email to my bestie Craig Tiley on your behalf I believe Craig Tiley can fix anything that is what I have been told....wink wink

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The draw has been post poned with no further time it will go ahead.

 

[Moxie]

Tennis Channel is also now acting very confused over the indefinite postponement of the draw ceremony, though willing to speculate.

 

[10isfan]

PM will speak in 15 mins

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tennis Channel is also now acting very confused over the indefinite postponement of the draw ceremony, though willing to speculate

AO draw will now be drawn at 4.15pm.....it is now 3.36pm here

 

[Fiero425]

AO draw will now be drawn at 4.15pm.....it is now 3.36pm here

Some cutie live on You Tube "down under" thinks the draw will be pulled Friday instead! Now he's back to 4:15! (Cam Williams) -

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Some cutie live on You Tube "down under" thinks the draw will be pulled Friday instead!

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