In the early morning of Beijing time, Djokovic was cancelled after flying to Melbourne and is about to be repatriated to Europe. According to the BBC and other media reports, before departing from Europe, Djokovic's team applied for the wrong type of visa, which does not allow entry into Australia through vaccine exemption, and his team is currently preparing to overturn the decision of the Australian authorities through litigation.
Australian Prime Minister Morris said on social media: "Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders. No one can override these rules. ”
Djokovic's plight has sparked outrage in Serbia, where his father, Seyang, said his son had been in a room guarded by police. "It's not just a fight for Novak, it's a fight for the whole world. If they don't release Novak within half an hour, we'll take to the streets and fight for their freedom. Serjan told a reporter from the national media outlet Sputnik.
The incident also attracted great attention from the Serbian government, where Foreign Minister Nikola Serakovic urged the Australian side to immediately release Djokovic and allow him to enter the country. Serbian President Vucic said Djokovic was a victim of "harassment" and said "the whole of Serbia" supported him.
Some media commented that after such a toss, Djokovic is likely to be unable to catch up with the Australian Open that starts on the 17th of this month.
Since yesterday, djokovic has been granted a "vaccine exemption" to participate in the Australian Open news on the Internet. Comparing Djokovic's statement with the official statement of the Australian Open, we can easily conclude that Djokovic was not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Naturally, people began to wonder what the conditions for obtaining a "vaccine exemption" were. Based on reports from various parties, here are four conditions for obtaining a vaccine exemption:
1. Undergo major surgery or hospital admission due to serious illness; 2. Less than 6 months since infection with the new crown virus; 3. Allergic reactions that occurred after receiving the new crown vaccine before; 4. Pose a risk to yourself or others during the vaccination process, including suffering from mental and psychological diseases.
Those who meet one of the above four conditions can apply for a "vaccine exemption". In the case of Djokovic, it is difficult to find that Djokovic fits any of these criteria.
As a result, people began to question whether the approval process was carried out in a dark box or gave special attention to Djokovic.
The Australian Open flatly denied the speculation in a statement, saying the approval process was reviewed by two independent medical teams and was blindly reviewed without knowing the players' personal information. To add to its persuasiveness, the Australian Open also revealed an important detail, with a total of 26 players submitting "vaccine exemption" applications, only a few of which were approved, and Djokovic was one of them.
That being the case, the question returns to the point of origin, which is djokovic applying for a "vaccine exemption" on what grounds? In response to this question, Australian Open tournament director Terry explained that this involves the personal privacy of players and is not in the scope of publicity, but Djokovic can decide to disclose or not disclose his personal health and medical information.
The Victorian government, where the Australian Open is located, aims to increase the proportion of vaccinated people to more than 90%, and the Australian Open staff, caddies and spectators must hold vaccination certificates. It has also been reported that more than 90% of the world's top 100 tennis players have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Imagine how the vaccinated population will react when Djokovic arrives in Melbourne or plays in a tennis park. And once there is a large-scale virus epidemic during the game, the whole thing will become extremely complicated.
These concerns are not unfounded. In fact, as soon as Djokovic and the Australian Open's announcement was released, there was a fierce reaction from the local people, and the media reported that "some people are very angry about it."
Some speculate that as soon as Djokovic arrives in Melbourne, local media and Australian Open reporters will ask him for details of the vaccine exemption, and he may disclose more specific information at that time.
Some people may wonder, since so many people have been vaccinated against the new crown, why does Djokovic insist on not vaccinating? Isn't it enough to get two injections, why make so many troubles and right and wrong?
If you look closely at Djokovic's past history, I believe you can understand why he insisted on this position.
Djokovic is known to have had gluten allergies and breathing problems in the past. In addition, Djokovic underwent elbow surgery in 2018, which is said to have had a significant impact on him.
According to the British "Daily Telegraph" reported on November 9, 2018, Djokovic has been trying to avoid elbow surgery because he "does not like surgery or medication".
After winning the French Open in 2016, the pain in his elbow and the psychological disorientation left Djokovic in a slump. In search of a solution, he fired the coaching staff, including Wajda.
In the six months since, Djokovic has not had any titles in the account, and the best results of the four Grand Slams in 2017 are the quarterfinals of the French Open and Wimbledon, and the ranking at the end of the year has dropped to 12th, all of which is directly related to his repeated elbow injuries.
"I try to avoid going to the operating table because I don't like surgery or medication, I just try to recover as naturally as possible and I believe our bodies have self-healing mechanisms. I didn't want to put myself in a situation where I had another surgery. Djokovic said as he explained why he had been delayed in the operation.
By 2018, Djokovic found himself having to undergo surgery. "I had mixed feelings. I doubt and worry about whether I can fully recover. Because you never know how your body will react to a very intense treatment. ”
Fortunately, the surgery was very successful. It was supposed that Djokovic should be happy, but he felt very guilty and remorseful. "After the elbow surgery, I cried for two or three days. Whenever I think about what I've done, I feel like I've failed myself. Then I thought I could only accept what had happened, and you couldn't always reverse the time to change the event. I can choose gratitude or I can choose resentment, and I don't want to get caught up in that emotion. ”
In fact, Djokovic has a different view of modern medicine and is fascinated by supernatural mysterious forces such as meditation and mind. In 2010, he was diagnosed with gluten allergy and has since followed a strict gluten-free diet.
In addition, Djokovic has a close relationship with the meditation master Imaz, who believes in "love and embrace" and advocates vegetarianism. When Vajda returned to Djokovic's coaching staff, the meritorious coach's first request was to end his collaboration with the meditation master and ask Djokovic to supplement his nutrition with animal protein and at least start eating fish.
After returning to the top, Djokovic did not sever his connection with the meditation master, nor did he completely abandon his views. There have been rumors that Djokovic believes that "thoughts can purify water", and he will go to the "Temple of the Sun" in Serbia every once in a while to purify the mind and draw energy.
Once you know the above history, you will understand why Djokovic would rather risk great public pressure than insist on not vaccinate.
Tennis.com website said yesterday that "doubts about Djokovic's exemption from the vaccine are inevitable, especially in a country that has such strict control of the outbreak and the large-scale promotion of vaccination." Djokovic will strive to set a men's Grand Slam title record, and for the Grand Slams that already lack Federer and Serena Williams, his participation will bring huge box office revenue to the event side. Taken together, Djokovic's opposition to vaccination is largely a reflection of his personal values, and he has not changed his view of modern medical science. ”
The website also notes that as early as April 2020, two months after the coronavirus pandemic, Djokovic said he "didn't want to be forced to be vaccinated just to be able to travel around the world." ”
During the year-end finals in Turin last November, Djokovic further elaborated on his concept: "Freedom of choice is essential for everyone, whether it is me or others, whether it is vaccinations or anything else in life, it is very important. You should have the freedom to choose and decide for yourself what to do. In the current special case, you have the right to decide what is injected into yourself. (Source: Tennis House Author: Yun Cirrus YunShu)