MADRID, 10 (EUROPA PRESS)
The Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP) recognized that it would have been necessary “a clearer understanding, communication and application of the rules” after everything that happened with the entry of the Serbian Novak Djokovic in Australia for the dispute of the first ‘Grand Slam’ of the year and celebrated that, for now, the player is allowed to continue in the country.
“The ATP fully respects the sacrifices that the Australian people have made since the start of COVID-19 and the strict immigration policies that have been put in place. However, complications in recent days related to the entry of players into Australia have highlighted the need for a clearer understanding, communication and application of the rules, “the ATP said in a statement.
The association considers that the fact that heading to the country meant that the number one in the world “believed that he had been granted a medical exemption necessary to comply with the rules of entry” and qualifies as “harmful on all fronts, including the Novak’s well-being and preparation for the Australian Open, “all unleashed since he was denied entry on Wednesday.
“Player medical exemption requests are made independently of ATP, however we have been in constant contact with Tennis Australia to seek clarity throughout this process. We welcome the outcome of Monday’s hearing and look forward to a few exciting weeks of tennis ahead, “added the men’s circuit.
In this sense, the ATP took the opportunity to continue “strongly recommending vaccination” of all its players because it is “essential” for tennis to “overcome the pandemic.” “This is based on scientific evidence to support the health benefits provided and to comply with global travel regulations, which we anticipate will become stricter over time. We are encouraged that 97 percent of the top 100 players are vaccinated. before the Australian Open this year, “he said.
