Djokovic suffered a groin strain at the Australian Open earlier this year, but eventually won the title, becoming the only nine-time winner in the history of the Australian Open. But the 20-time Grand Slam winner is unhappy with the rules and restrictions of this year's Australian Open.
Deyo's attitude towards the Australian Open's control of the epidemic
On the eve of the Australian Open earlier this year, Djokovic's good friend Troyki was on a plane that tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined for 14 days after arriving in Melbourne. Troyki wasn't the only player quarantined, and the other 70 players were also unable to leave his room for 14 days. "It wasn't a great experience for us (the players), for example, it was very difficult for Troyki. We have quarantine zones that allow us to practice, but if a player can't practice, then... Segregating a professional athlete, not letting him leave his room, and then expecting him to play at the level expected, really... Not to mention the higher odds of injury, including my past Australian Open. If nothing changes in 2022, I think a lot of players will really figure out what to do. In an interview with the Serbian daily Víkvic, Djokovic said: "In the end, financial factors determine the fate of many players."
Djokovic rebuked the media for misleading the media
Djokovic revealed in an interview his schedule for the coming months. "I started training today," Djokovic said. "I haven't trained with rackets in a long time. Admittedly, I did fitness training, but I'm just starting to play tennis. Today I am Gavorsova's sparring partner. When she's on the next tour, let's see how it works. ”
In the interview, Djokovic went on to reiterate his position on the 2022 Australian Open, expressing disappointment at too many people speculating about his future. Djokovic stressed: "I don't know if I can play in Melbourne yet. I don't know what my schedule is. Too much speculation. There was a lot of media speculation, which bothered me. I didn't say anything, but everyone made some assumptions based on what I said a year ago. The same thing is happening, not only in the sports world, but in society as a whole, there is a big divide between those who are not vaccinated and those who have been vaccinated. It's really scary. ”