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  • Djokovic to Australian Open: Part Deux 2023

    Novak opines, says opaquely "Masks came off" and his Lawyers are working with Australian Govt.

    Should have an answer in weeks.

    Speaking to Serbian outlet Sportal, 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic spoke on the possibility of playing at the Australian Open, about the challenges he encountered this year, Carlos Alcaraz and more…


    “When it comes to Australia, there are some positive signs, but unofficially,” 35-year-old Djokovic told Sportal. “We are communicating through my lawyers in Australia. In fact, they are communicating with the authorities in charge of my case. I hope to have an answer in the next few weeks – whatever that answer might be, but of course I am hoping for a positive one – so that I have enough time to prepare for the start of the season, if that start is going to happen in Australia.”

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    “Alcaraz is the world number one, he is the best. Nothing more to add, the rankings show it. It is a fact that I played less, Wimbledon points did not count, maybe it would have been different in different circumstances, but that is a ’what if’” Djokovic told Sportal.

    “It is what it is, he absolutely deserved to be where he is – I congratulate him for all the success he has had. I think it is great for tennis that such a young guy achieved so many historic results and milestones, because that attracts a lot of attention for our sport, so we all benefit. I am sure that Nadal will try to dethrone him until the end of the year, he has got a chance.

    “And then we turn a new leaf next season, let’s see what happens.”

    Nothing new about BBC investigation of his claimed positive covid PCR test, nor any recantation on his promotion of hoax Bosnian pyramids that have magic powers to treat covid.


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    Originally posted by jimlosaltos View Post
    Novak opines, says opaquely "Masks came off" and his Lawyers are working with Australian Govt.

    Should have an answer in weeks.

    Speaking to Serbian outlet Sportal, 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic spoke on the possibility of playing at the Australian Open, about the challenges he encountered this year, Carlos Alcaraz and more…


    “When it comes to Australia, there are some positive signs, but unofficially,” 35-year-old Djokovic told Sportal. “We are communicating through my lawyers in Australia. In fact, they are communicating with the authorities in charge of my case. I hope to have an answer in the next few weeks – whatever that answer might be, but of course I am hoping for a positive one – so that I have enough time to prepare for the start of the season, if that start is going to happen in Australia.”

    Also:

    “Alcaraz is the world number one, he is the best. Nothing more to add, the rankings show it. It is a fact that I played less, Wimbledon points did not count, maybe it would have been different in different circumstances, but that is a ’what if’” Djokovic told Sportal.

    “It is what it is, he absolutely deserved to be where he is – I congratulate him for all the success he has had. I think it is great for tennis that such a young guy achieved so many historic results and milestones, because that attracts a lot of attention for our sport, so we all benefit. I am sure that Nadal will try to dethrone him until the end of the year, he has got a chance.

    “And then we turn a new leaf next season, let’s see what happens.”

    Nothing new about BBC investigation of his claimed positive covid PCR test, nor any recantation on his promotion of hoax Bosnian pyramids that have magic powers to treat covid.
    Well I just hope he gets in. He's the best player that tournament has ever had and it would be great if they will let him play it again in 2023. It will be a better tournament with him in it for sure.
    Stotty

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    • #3
      If he is in, I would be very surprised if he is not the oddsmakers favorite to win it. Just the way it is. That being said, I love his classy remarks about Alcaraz.

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      • #4
        Yes, generous remarks as always but at the same time also inferring he might still occupy the position himself had his non vaccination status not blighted his 2022 playing calendar.
        Stotty

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        • #5
          No words from me on the non vaccination mask whatever protocol. As JY might say, we will have to agree to disagree

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            Last edited by stroke; 10-25-2022, 02:47 PM.

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