The two German journalists argue their conclusions on two very specific points. They are based first on the timestamp, a value used in computer science to represent a specific moment, which can be found by scanning the QR code of the test, and on the test numbers. According to the timestamp, which represents the number of seconds that have passed since January 1, 1970 (the start of UNIX time), the positive test date would not be December 16, but December 26. This theory is supported by the number of the positive test (n ° 7371999) which would be after that of December 22 (n ° 7320919).
Three-year suspension in the event of forgery
This new twist, while Novak Djokovic is still awaiting the decision of the immigration ministry which can still deport him, would have the effect of a bomb if the facts were proven. ATP had told players that a tampering meant a three-year suspension and, given the gravity of the situation, that would surely spell the end of the man’s career in the race to become the greatest player of all time. in tennis.
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