You follow the rules set by the authorities of the country. You fly across the world to then be told by the same people who approved your application that you can’t enter, while being isolated in a room. That’s not the way to treat anybody. Public humiliation.
#Djokovic
#Kyrgios
: Novak has reached out to me personally on IG saying “thank you for standing up for me”. I was not the one he was expecting to go out in the media and have his back.
#Djokovic
#Djokovic
: If I wasn’t from Serbia, I’d have been glorified on a sporting level many years ago, especially in the west. But that’s part of my journey, I am proud to come from Serbia – all of these accomplishments are sweeter and even more fulfilling.”
Medvedev falling apart also emphasizes how difficult it is to play biggest matches both against a great opponent and the crowd. Djokovic had to do it for the most part of his career and it puts extra weight on his achievements.
#AusOpen
Worth pointing out that
#Djokovic
got to number one without being eligible to play one Grand Slam and four Masters tournaments, and without 2.000 points from Wimbledon. Unseen.
#Kyrgios
: On a human level, he needs support from other players. Tsitispas, I get you have your views on vaccination. Murray, we can always count to say the right thing, Nadal whatever... But bro, where is your support for the guy?
#Djokovic
#AusOpen
Kecmanovic on
#Djokovic
: I haven’t talked to many players, but the ones I did talk to agree that this was nonsense that never should’ve happened. He was treated unjustly by politicians. Him not playing is a huge loss for the sport.
There has been a lot of messages of support for
#Djokovic
in Serbia, this one from a father of the little girl Novak helped: For my family and me, you’re an angel walking the Earth, I’m happy and proud to live in the same era as such a great human being and athlete.
The Australian Lawyers' Alliance on
#Djokovic
: One of the most dangerous aspects of the Djokovic matter is the preparedness of the federal government to deem someone to be a risk to public order simply on the basis of what it perceives that person’s views might be. 1/2
Good news for
#Djokovic
! France is lifting the vaccine pass starting 14th of March, which means he will be able to play in Monte Carlo and to defend his title at Roland Garros.
#Djokovic
and
#Kyrgios
at Aorangi.
Novak: It took you five years to say something nice about me, haha.
Nick: But I defended you when it mattered!
Novak: You did, I appreciate that.
#Wimbledon
The amount of pressure, all the shit in 2022, and he still wins it.
#Djokovic
with 21 Grand Slam title, one short of Nadal and (for the first time) one more than Federer.
#Wimbledon
There are other players there via exemption. Djokovic received an exemption following the rules set by Australia. If you’re angry, direct it towards those who came up with the rules.
Novak on the boy he gave the racquet to: I don't know the boy, but he was in my ear all the time. He encouraged me when I was 0-2 down, he even coached me during the match, haha. He was the best person to give the racquet to, he was supporting me throughout the match.
#RG21
#Djokovic
has been denied the request to spend his quarantine period in a rented apartment where his team is at. Still doesn't have his wallet, and his belongings are at the airport. Some bugs in his room, also.
Ivanisevic: Novak is planning to play the Olympics in 2028 in LA, I don’t think he will say enough if he wins 25th. He is taking care of every single detail, he is never happy on the court, has a huge drive.
Today, Novak
#Djokovic
starts his 377th week at the top of the world rankings, equaling the record of Steffi Graf. Next Monday, he will become the player with most weeks ever at number one, male or female.
#Djokovic
during his celebration on famous Serbian “balcony”: Moments like this are worth living for, I will have this in my heart until the end of my life. You made my day, you made my year.
Kyrgios voices his support for
#Djokovic
: Hawke said that he’s a threat to our borders. Ahh, no he’s not. It’s like he’s a weapon of mass destruction at the moment. He’s here to play tennis, he’s not doing anything to anyone.
#Djokovic
: I didn’t see any problems (on Nadal’s side). I am not surprised, it’s not the first time that he is injured and comes back pretty soon at 100%.
#RolandGarros
Đoković - najveći sportista svih vremena?
„Ostavljam to vama i svima drugima, da li jesam ili nisam, da li zaslužujem da budem deo te diskusije. Činjenica jeste jedna – da nisam iz Srbije, pre mnogo godina bih bio dignut u nebesa u sportskom nivou, pogotovo u zapadnom svetu. 1/2
#Kyrgios
: Imagine how he’s feeling, he probably wants a little but of support from other players. And he’s getting it from me, what the fuck?
#Djokovic
*the strangest thing* in McManus’ voice 😃
Shapovalov: I’d be happy if Novak can be my mentor, that means he stopped playing (laughing). He told me a few words in the locker room, and he doesn’t have to do that, it means a lot to me, it is big for me.
#Wimbledon
Novak
#Djokovic
is 35 today.
*Most weeks at No 1 (372 secured)
*20 Grand Slam titles
*Non-calendar Slam
*38 Masters titles
*Double Golden Masters
*Seven-time YE No. 1.
…
Dzumhur told
@novarssport
: None of this would've happened if
#Djokovic
was told from the start that he couldn't come. They've treated him unfairly – he received an exemption, and then they've treated him indecently.
Nikola Pilic on
#Djokovic
: I have a vast experience in sports, I know how media in the West works. Novak is a stone in their shoe, they’ve never supported him the way they did with Federer and Nadal.
Djere on
#Djokovic
: A different feel here for me. I texted Novak that I’m sorry about what happened. I don’t get it, their rules were that you can enter the country with an exemption, they didn’t follow their own rules... It’s just terrible, a catastrophe.
#Djokovic
: I don’t want to say that I am the greatest, it’s disrespectful to the champions of previous generations who paved the way. I leave the GOAT discussions to others. I have huge confidence in myself, this trophy is another confirmation of level of tennis I can produce.
Today, Novak
#Djokovic
starts his 378th week at the top of the world rankings, surpassing the record of Steffi Graf. He is the player with most weeks ever at number one, male or female.
This is really remarkable. Without playing two Slams and four Masters 1000 tournaments,
#Djokovic
would still make it to ATP finals even without Wimbledon.
#Djokovic
: I stand by what I said, there is no need for athletes to be banned. We have rules against discrimination in tennis. We play based on rankings, not nationality. I support the statements of ATP and PTPA.
The Australian Lawyers' Alliance on
#Djokovic
: This is Orwellian and it is deeply troubling in a society supposedly committed to freedom of speech and freedom of thought. 2/2
Fritz will (rightfully) receive a lot of criticism for the way he handled this match, but the moment Nadal injury became a factor, the stakes have risen enormously for Fritz and he just couldn't handle it... If he won - Nadal was injured. If he lost - he lost to injured Nadal.