The Tennis Thread

Do we really need to go back round the full circle?

You have admitted that you’re not saying the Australian government are wrong to rescind the visa of someone who has lied through his teeth to gain access to the country. So in effect you’re admitting that they’ve made the right decision, whether you like it or not.

I’ll leave it at that.

 

You were the one that asked the question again. I already said they made they probably made the right decision based on their rules.

 

Murray semi-final highlights in that video.

 

I doubt it will happen but if Djokovic losses his appeal on Sunday not only will he be correctly deported for lying on his visa application they could potential tack on a 3 year ban on attempting to enter Australia again. Doubt that will happen and expect he will just get sent packing but will be interesting.

 

I think he comes across as far more entitled, than determined, in this case.

It’s not a case of him fighting if against some form of injustice, perceived or otherwise. He’s simply lied and assumed that his status would be sufficient to get away with it.

 

Taking the first paragraph alone, I totally see where you’re coming from. I don’t think you’re being anti-vax or anything like that, I think your point is that the Aussie government could and should have dealt with this better and I agree with that. To be honest, I think they made a huge mistake in giving Djokovic an exception to travel in the first place and they’ve been backtracking on that ever since. They got to the correct decision eventually but it should have been more decisive.

Your second paragraph is interesting from a sporting and psychological perspective and very true. I think a lot of what has made Djokovic hugely successful is his upbringing and having to fight for everything. He’s a huge talent and his refusal to admit defeat in games, sets, matches and indeed life is to be admired on a lot of levels. He’s fighting a lost cause here though and, for me, the difference between Novak and Roger/Rafa is that the other two would have walked before now for the good of the sport’s reputation and doing the right thing. There is something noble in there, but he’s handled it all horrifically.

I think the last couple of weeks will reflect terribly on his legacy to be honest. He could win 21+ but he’ll never be as “great” as Roger or Rafa for the sport of tennis.

 

No sympathy, Novak. Get the vaccine ya bawbag!

 

Is the Beyond Mega * who should really have 15-16 Grand Slam titles still there??

 

Being reported that Djokovic did have a legal medical exemption. Alex Hawke will apparently focus on Djokovic being a high profile unvaccinated person and the threat that could have to public health and public order. Scott Morrison had also said that Djokovic’s visa cancellation helps keep the country safe. It’s all about vaccination status this.

 

Hope the Mega Selfish * cannot play any Grand Slam Event this season with his Horrible Selfish Attitude!