The Tennis Thread

[Slick]

I see Novak conveniently caught Covid on the 14th December.

I see the exemption rules state you are exempt if you are unable to be vaccinated due to a recent Covid infection. Given that he has made it clear he has never had any intention of getting vaccinated surely he will struggle to claim that loophole.

You would think the world number 1 tennis player who travels with his own medical staff would have no problem proving it.

In say that, I see the latest is hinting that it was the forms they were meant to fill in were wrong

[Uncle fester]

I see Novak conveniently caught Covid on the 14th December.

I see the exemption rules state you are exempt if you are unable to be vaccinated due to a recent Covid infection. Given that he has made it clear he has never had any intention of getting vaccinated surely he will struggle to claim that loophole.

Think you have to do the full two weeks quarantine in the above situation.

[Ymx]

Medically speaking, is he as safe as someone double jabbed?

[Calculon]

He's a non obese, healthy young man with some level of immunity gained from prior infection. His risk of getting seriously Ill with omicron is very low.

[Blackmac]

I see Novak conveniently caught Covid on the 14th December.

I see the exemption rules state you are exempt if you are unable to be vaccinated due to a recent Covid infection. Given that he has made it clear he has never had any intention of getting vaccinated surely he will struggle to claim that loophole.

Think you have to do the full two weeks quarantine in the above situation.

I see there are also social media posts of him at functions in Serbia on the 16th.

[Blackmac]

He's a non obese, healthy young man with some level of immunity gained from prior infection. His risk of getting seriously Ill with omicron is very low.

That's not really the point though.

[dpedin]

He's a non obese, healthy young man with some level of immunity gained from prior infection. His risk of getting seriously Ill with omicron is very low.

That's not really the point though.

This.

Pictures of Novax mixing with kids and others in Serbia at the same time as he had tested positive and must have known he was positive would suggest he is not the sort of person you would want coming into your country during a pandemic and when your public health messaging could suffer as a result of his behaviours. It is his choice but it is also Australia's choice as well.

Also my mates son just tested positive for covid again, less than 3 months since he was last positive. Looks like omicron reinfection is a real thing?

[Calculon]

He's a non obese, healthy young man with some level of immunity gained from prior infection. His risk of getting seriously Ill with omicron is very low.

That's not really the point though.

I was not making any point beyond commenting on his level of risk in response to Ymx's post. I've not followed this case closely but from the little I've read none of Novak, Tennis Australia and the Australian Border Force come out well.

[Ymx]

Is it wrong, I’m starting to hope he gets through on application for pure theatre reasons now.

[ASMO]

Is it wrong, I’m starting to hope he gets through on application for pure theatre reasons now.

You really want to give Dozy and Bimbo a victory?

[Ymx]

No, good point.

And actually I’ve changed my mind after seeing this.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17258987 ... -positive/

[Blackmac]

No, good point.

And actually I’ve changed my mind after seeing this.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17258987 ... -positive/

Yep. Just an arrogant, entitled who thinks he is above the rules.

[SaintK]

No, good point.

And actually I’ve changed my mind after seeing this.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17258987 ... -positive/

Yep. Just an arrogant, entitled who thinks he is above the rules.

Spot on

[Calculon]

No, good point.

And actually I’ve changed my mind after seeing this.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17258987 ... -positive/

Nah, it would be hilarious if he ends up playing in the tournament. Less amusing if he is deported.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59923332

[Ymx]

So, just catching up on this, Australian border-farce have now had two other players leave, but after allowing them to enter.

No doubt this is to ensure when they boot Novax, it’’ll now not be inconsistent with the treatment of others.

The Czech tennis player, Renata Voracova, was deported after the cancellation of her visa by the Australian Border Force.

[Biffer]

No, good point.

And actually I’ve changed my mind after seeing this.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17258987 ... -positive/

Nah, it would be hilarious if he ends up playing in the tournament. Less amusing if he is deported.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59923332

What's funnier if he's deported is tgat I think he's then banned from entering Australia for three years

[Calculon]

Does that three year ban also apply to the players Australian Border Force allowed to enter on medical exemptions but are now busy deporting following the Novak furore?

If only Novak kept his mouth shut rather than smugly announce his medical exemption on Twitter none of this would have happened.

[Hugo]

So, just catching up on this, Australian border-farce have now had two other players leave, but after allowing them to enter.

No doubt this is to ensure when they boot Novax, it’’ll now not be inconsistent with the treatment of others.

The Czech tennis player, Renata Voracova, was deported after the cancellation of her visa by the Australian Border Force.

This is a terrible look for Australia. Kicking visitors out who are there to play in a sporting event that you are hosting makes you look incompetent and inhospitable.

This is not the sort of publicity that you want.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

No, good point.

And actually I’ve changed my mind after seeing this.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17258987 ... -positive/

Nah, it would be hilarious if he ends up playing in the tournament. Less amusing if he is deported.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59923332

What's funnier if he's deported is tgat I think he's then banned from entering Australia for three years

There are bound to be caveats to that if it's deemed in the interests of Australia, and one of the all time great tennis players would surely give them enough wriggle room.

One can only hope the prat is jabbed by then

[Biffer]

Nah, it would be hilarious if he ends up playing in the tournament. Less amusing if he is deported.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59923332

What's funnier if he's deported is tgat I think he's then banned from entering Australia for three years

There are bound to be caveats to that if it's deemed in the interests of Australia, and one of the all time great tennis players would surely give them enough wriggle room.

One can only hope the prat is jabbed by then

That’s completely contrary to all the public statements about this where being rich and famous doesn’t make a difference.

[Blackmac]

So if Joker first applied for his visa on the 18th November did he have a premonition that he would get Covid in December.

Also if the medical exemption applies to people unable to get vaccinated, how does that sit with him being unwilling.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

What's funnier if he's deported is tgat I think he's then banned from entering Australia for three years

There are bound to be caveats to that if it's deemed in the interests of Australia, and one of the all time great tennis players would surely give them enough wriggle room.

One can only hope the prat is jabbed by then

That’s completely contrary to all the public statements about this where being rich and famous doesn’t make a difference.

Tiny whoop. Whether or not they use them is up to them, but no chance anyone rights laws that don't allow you to swap this sort of situation around if you deem it in your interest to do so. That's just established norms, and people don't write this stuff from scratch, they copy like in any other profession

[Calculon]

’s a bit more detail of what the Federal Circuit Court ordered today:

The government’s decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa is “quashed”, that is overturned

The government will pay Djokovic’s legal costs

Djokovic will be released from detention immediately.

Such release must occur by no later than 30 minutes within the making of this order,” said Judge Anthony Kelly

Djokovic’s passport and personal items are to be returned to him immediately

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https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-australia-59909477



I wouldn't be surprised if he still ends up being deported

[Ymx]

Judge Anthony Kelly noted that Djokovic had provided officials with a medical exemption given him by Tennis Australia and two medical panels.

"The point I'm somewhat agitated about is what more could this man have done?" Mr Kelly asked Djokovic's lawyer, Nick Wood.

However, it may not be the end of the row.
Sky reporter Nicole Johnston, outside the hotel where Djokovic was being held, said the case could now go back to the immigration minister and the department for home affairs to decide whether to reinstate the visa.

So, it’s still not over - has no visa ? Has he entered Aus now?

[Ymx]

And if he’s let in, then surely you then gotta feel for the likes of the Czech tennis player, Renata Voracova, who was deported after the cancellation of her visa.

What a shit show. Aus are an international embarrassment.

[Calculon]

Wasn't there a total of three other players allowed in on the same medical exemption? It was always about making an example of Novak for a political reason, despite what some people claimed.

[Lobby]

There are reports that he’s now been rearrested by the Aus Government. Seems they are determined to deport Novax.

[Slick]

There are reports that he’s now been rearrested by the Aus Government. Seems they are determined to deport Novax.

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

[Blackmac]

There are reports that he’s now been rearrested by the Aus Government. Seems they are determined to deport Novax.

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

[Slick]

There are reports that he’s now been rearrested by the Aus Government. Seems they are determined to deport Novax.

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

There was an article in the ST yesterday and you had guys like Kyrgios saying, look the guys a bit of cock but he is also great with young players, does a lot of quiet stuff for chaariity and can be great company. You could tell the reporter had been trying to get off the record comments from players about him but didn't seem to happen.

However, yes, he is going to get a kicking from the crowd.

[Blackmac]

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

There was an article in the ST yesterday and you had guys like Kyrgios saying, look the guys a bit of cock but he is also great with young players, does a lot of quiet stuff for chaariity and can be great company. You could tell the reporter had been trying to get off the record comments from players about him but didn't seem to happen.

However, yes, he is going to get a kicking from the crowd.

I see Kyrgios has Covid

[Slick]

Well, that is quite funny.

[Calculon]

There are reports that he’s now been rearrested by the Aus Government. Seems they are determined to deport Novax.

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

I've not seen anyone claim that, least of all Novak

[laurent]

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

I've not seen anyone claim that, least of all Novak

Most people have seen the convenient date and what he was really up to at that time rather than isolating.

[Openside]

Is it wrong, I’m starting to hope he gets through on application for pure theatre reasons now.

This - I think Oz are looking petty now!!

[Openside]

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

There was an article in the ST yesterday and you had guys like Kyrgios saying, look the guys a bit of cock but he is also great with young players, does a lot of quiet stuff for chaariity and can be great company. You could tell the reporter had been trying to get off the record comments from players about him but didn't seem to happen.

However, yes, he is going to get a kicking from the crowd.

Certainly elements of it, however I could see crowd trouble at his matches which would be pretty unedifying. I am no Novac fan but I think he should play.

[FalseBayFC]

[Blackmac]

This could turn into a real shit show for the tournament. Lots of players think he is a bit of a cock but also back him as a fellow player ,so can see it falling apart slightly.

You get the feeling there is a bit of the school bully aspect about that backing. The sort of person you don't fall out with rather than actually like.

No one coming out of this well. But I don't think the world will swallow the fact that Novak suddenly has a medical condition that prevents his vaccination when he has been such a cock about the whole thing since the start. I would imagine his reception at the AO will be difficult to cope with, even for a lad of his mentality.

I've not seen anyone claim that, least of all Novak

Reported in the media this morning. They way of course be referring to the dodgy Covid claim from December.

Also it's been suggested by his own legal team that he first applied for his exemption on the 18th November. If he is subsequently relying on the December Covid case, what was his basis for exemption then.

[sturginho]

[Blackmac]

I love the fact that his lawyers have a zero tolerance policy for non vaccinated staff working in the company.