Tennis Australia (TA), Australian tennis federation that owns an Australian Open that it also organizes, issued an official statement on the case Novak Djokovic, which is not mentioned in the note. Unequivocal sign of the coldness of it, d balls out.
A plan implemented by the TA, and sanctioned by the Government of the State of Victoria, granted a medical exemption to Djokovic that did not finally prevent the deportation of the champion and world number one, after an eleven-day process with the tennis player detained twice, until that the Federal Court approved the withdrawal of the visa exercised by the extraordinary powers of the Minister of Immigration.
TA regrets the impact of the event, although he claims to have worked closely with the Federal government, something that has been left in doubt because both the Open and the Government of the State of Victoria They were the ones who established the two independent panels of experts that approved Djokovic’s medical exemption, even though he was not vaccinated, for having tested positive for coronavirus on December 16.
The thesis of the Federal Government, the country’s central government, ended up triumphing, based on health security and public order, pointing out the dangers of Novak Djokovic as a referent of the anti-vaccine movement.
FULL COMMUNICATION FROM TENNIS AUSTRALIA
We would like to make it clear from the outset that we respect the decision of the Immigration Minister and the failure of Federal Court of Australia during the weekend.
The Open de Australia 2022 It’s already started, and our priority has always been to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world and make sure we deliver the best possible experience for all of our players, fans and community. The Australian Open is a showcase of Melbourne and Australia and is much loved by players all over the world.
Tennis Australia has been working closely with the Victorian and Federal Government over the past year to deliver a safe Australian Open. COVID for players, staff and fans.
Embarking on a major international sporting event during a global pandemic that continues to evolve and challenge us all is deeply demanding on all stakeholders.
The board and the Member Associations congratulate the CEO of Tennis Australia (he does not mention it, it is Craig Tiley, head of the Open) and the entire Tennis Australia team for their hard work and dedication in delivering a spectacular summer of tennis.
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As an Australian tennis family, we recognize that recent events have been a major distraction for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this has had on all players.
There are always lessons to be learned, and we will review all aspects of our preparation and implementation to inform our planning, as we do every year. That process always begins once the Australian Open champions have lifted their trophies.
Australia has a strong and proud tennis tradition, and it has been fantastic to see the crowds cheering on the best players in the world before and during the opening days of the Australian Open.
We, like the players and all tennis fans here and around the world, can’t wait to focus now on the game we are so passionate about.
We look forward to two brilliant weeks of tennis ahead.
