Win or boos? Djokovic return splits fans at Australian Open

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The nine-time Australian Open champion was deported on the eve of last year’s Grand Slam event because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. theSun theSundaily Djokovic AustralianOpen CovidVaccines COVID19 tennis

returns to Rod Laver Arena to start his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday night, but tennis fans at Melbourne Park for the day session were split over the reception he might receive.

The Serbian’s attempts to compete with a medical exemption in 2022 angered many Australians in a city that endured some of the longest lockdowns in the world at the height of the pandemic.“I don’t know how he goes from being a national threat a year ago to being allowed to play, but that’s a discussion for another time,“ said Goran, draped in the Serbian flag cheering Laslo Djere in the opening day two match on court 14.

Australian Open organisers have said any fans targeting Djokovic, who begins his quest against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena, would be slapped with potential tournament bans.Fans taking their seats on Rod Laver Arena for the day session said they were not sure whether Djokovic would be received as warmly as in Adelaide, where he won a tune-up tournament this month.

 

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