In a video, the Australian Open and Australian Open association boss Terley supported his organisation in response to Djokovic's deportation.
At a time when Djokovic was plunged into a political storm over the waiver application, the experienced executive remained out of the public eye after a news conference on Wednesday.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and several documents reported by the media , blaming the Australian Tennis Association (TA) – point to the facilitation of unvaccinated athletes.
On Friday night, the TA issued its first public statement denying that players had been "deliberately misled" about recent COVID-19 infections and vaccine exemptions.
Now, in a video to the Australian Open staff, Terry says no one can "point fingers" and "blame".
"We still have some work to do, but almost done massive (Australian Open) logistics," he said.
"However, unfortunately in the last few days there have been some situations related to several players – especially Djokovic – and the situation has been somewhat difficult.
We feel that the Australian Open is a player-first event. We empathize with the situation we are facing and are working closely with Novak and his team, as well as others in this situation.
I would like to assure you that we are willing to share all that information with you, and we will do the same.
The reason why it was chosen not to be made public on this point was only because there was a pending lawsuit (Djokovic was in court on Monday).
There is a lot of finger-pointing and prevarication now, but I can assure you that our team has done an incredible job and, based on all the information provided, they have done everything possible. ”
Terry's final statement further attempted to shift the blame back to the federal government and the Australian Immunization Technical Advisory Group (ATAGI).
TA's proposal on exemption applications
Ta informs players that they do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter Australia if they have been able to confirm infection in the last 6 months.
In a letter to athletes and their teams, the TA said:
"The following categories are now clear and you may be eligible for a temporary medical waiver:
For recent PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection (after July 31, 2021), vaccination can be postponed until 6 months after infection. ”
The message is at odds with what Health Secretary Greg Hunt has told Terry several times
THE ATAGI'S RECOMMENDATION TO TEMPORARILY EXEMPT FROM VACCINATION DUE TO A RECENT INFECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO UNVACCINATED TRAVELLERS SEEKING ENTRY INTO AUSTRALIA.
Ta denies the growing body of evidence that it was at fault for Djokovic's visa issues.
In a statement on Friday night, ta said: "We totally deny that the players were deliberately misled. ”
Informing players that they can enter the country through a medical exemption was obtained from the Smart Traveler website that Greg Hunt recommended directly to us. ”
Deyo's fate will be decided by the court on Monday
Before the start of the Australian Open, Djokovic went to legal proceedings to avoid deportation, and he is still in a quarantine hotel in the village of Mexico.
A lawyer for the home office minister agreed that unless the tennis star voluntarily leaves, he should not be deported until the case returns to court and a conclusion is reached.
The case has been postponed until 10am on Monday, when a final hearing will take place and Djokovic will remain in Australia at least until 4pm.
Attorney Nick Wood argues the government should be barred from expelling the 20-time Grand Slam champion until his visa issues are all settled.
However, the judge dismissed the recommendation, saying Djokovic could theoretically launch "a series of successive appeals" to delay his expulsion.
Deyo may have been summoned to provide evidence online in order to expedite the trial of the case.
The judge told the lawyer: "If that means your client needs to provide evidence, I will listen to him." But I suspect his evidence will be controversial. ”
(When the translation of the article was completed, Deyo's lawyer provided new evidence that Deyo was infected with NEW CROWN on December 16..., and met the exemption conditions)
(Source: House of Tennis Author: Glenn Valencich Translated by Lynn)