Criticism against Djokovic: “He deserves empty ranks”

“Happy New Year everyone,” the 34-year-old wrote almost two weeks before the start of the tournament: “I spent a fantastic time with my loved ones during the break and today I’m traveling Down Under with an exemption. Let’s go 2022!!” According to a statement from the Australian Tennis Association, he received permission from independent experts. Months of guesswork about the defending champion's participation in the Grand Slam tournament that begins on January 17th are now over. And Djokovic is once again causing offense and polarizing, as he has done so often. The regulations stipulate that only players who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus or who fall under a medical exemption are allowed to compete in Australia. Djokovic had repeatedly left his vaccination status open and declared it a private matter. Now he didn't reveal the secret with a clear statement, but he did so indirectly. The exception rule suggests that he is not vaccinated. What is behind it is not known. This sparks discussions and raises further questions: What can a number one in the tennis world have to be considered a medical exception? Why doesn't Djokovic get vaccinated? How will his competitors react to the decision? “Well, being a millionaire is enough. Then you don’t follow the laws, but the laws follow you.” A user on Twitter The decision to give the world number one an exemption sparked a wave of outrage on social networks. “The vaccination skeptic is seriously mistaken if he thinks he can now fly to Australia and be welcomed with open arms by the fans,” writes an Australian user. Another said: “Melbourne has had to go through six lockdowns. All Djokovic deserves now is empty stands.” There is also a great lack of understanding in Europe. “This is a slap in the face for everyone who follows the rules, gets vaccinated, limits contacts and thinks about their fellow human beings,” commented one user on Twitter. Another says: “Well, being a millionaire is enough. Then you don’t follow the laws, but the laws follow you.”

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Criticism against Djokovic: “He deserves empty ranks”

The Australian Open exception rule for top tennis star Novak Djokovic is sparking new debates. The Serbian world number one will probably attack the Grand Slam record in Melbourne without the actually required vaccination against the coronavirus. The fans' reactions are fierce.

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