Spectators who disturb Djokovic will be expelled in Australia
Spectators of the Australian Open are warned: they will be expelled from the stands if they dedicate themselves to bothering Novak Djokovic, expelled from the country last year for his refusal to be vaccinated against covid-19.
The Serbian, nine times champion of the tournament, returns to compete from next week in the big event in Melbourne, a city that experienced one of the longest confinements in the world during the pandemic.
Djokovic’s attitude, who arrived in Australia without being vaccinated at the beginning of 2022 and who was expelled a few days later for that reason, had generated great controversy. A year later, Djokovic was authorized to enter Australia and will play the first Grand Slam of 2023.
The director of the Australian Open, Craig Tiley, given the possibility that a sector of the spectators would loudly show their anger against the current number 5 tennis player in the world, issued a warning: “If they disturb the pleasure of the other spectators, they will be expelled “He told the Herald Sun newspaper on Wednesday.
The Australian Open starts on Monday but Djokovic will play in Melbourne on Friday, to a packed Rod Laver Arena, in an exhibition match against Australian Nick Kyrgios.