Serb was deported because of his Covid status but can now look forward to seeking a record-equalling 22nd major in Melbourne
During the early days of January this year, in the heat of the Australian summer, the streets of Melbourne’s central business district had descended into brief, surreal chaos. People sat across the pavement, groaning as they furiously rubbed their faces. Puddles of milk were scattered across the street after people had rushed through the adjacent 7/11 on Collins Street, emptying the contents of whole cartons on burning eyes.
After spending their days dancing and protesting outside the immigration detention facility where Novak Djokovic had been held because of his unvaccinated status upon his arrival in Australia, a group of his supporters descended on his lawyer’s office. When they surrounded a car that they thought contained Djokovic, bringing it to a halt as some even stood on top of it, the police fired teargas. Those who did not turn away quickly enough soon hit the ground.
Written by Tumaini Carayol
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/15/novak-djokovic-faces-battle-to-win-over-australian-fans-after-permission-to-return under the title “Novak Djokovic faces battle to win over Australian fans after permission to return | Tumaini Carayol”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
