Djokovic admits he did not isolate himself after a positive COVID test Tennis News

The Serbian tennis player flew to Melbourne a week ago seeking an exemption from the vaccine due to a positive PCR test result.

Novak Djokovic knew he had tested positive for COVID-19 last month when he attended a newspaper interview and photo shoot at his tennis center in Serbia, admitting that he had made a “mistake” and that he should be isolated immediately.

While Djokovic was infected last month about his movements and the mistakes he made in the travel document he used to enter Australia, he clarified where his visa was about his movements. canceled and then reset in the COVID-19 vaccine saga which has darkened the days leading up to the Australian Open.

A the statement was published According to Djokovic’s social media accounts, the senior men’s tennis player was training on Wednesday.

The Australian Open champion, who has been defending for nine times, is in limbo for the first major tennis game of the year before starting next Monday, a week after winning the legal battle that allowed him to continue in the country.

But it still has the potential to be ruled out because there is no vaccine against COVID-19 if the decision of the Australian immigration minister is considered to be entirely in the public interest.

Reports surfaced that Djokovic went to Serbian events in his hometown last month after testing positive on Dec. 16, giving prizes to children on Dec. 17.

It has also been speculated that mistakes in his immigration form could lead to visa cancellation.

In the form, Djokovic said he had not traveled to Australia in the 14 days prior to his flight. The Monte Carlo athlete was seen in Spain and Serbia for two weeks.

Djokovic called the speculation “painful” and said he wanted to address it, “to alleviate the wider concern about my presence in the Australian community.”

Djokovic said he had been quick to take negative tests and was asymptomatic in the days leading up to a positive result in an approved PRC test, saying he was “cautious” after attending a basketball game on Dec. 14 “where it was reported.” that many people were positive ”.

The Serbian made a positive appearance the next day at a youth tennis event where Djokovic appeared at a ceremony honoring the stamps with his image, both seemingly without masks.

‘Human error’

Djokovic, who did not mention the stamp ceremony, said he only received the result of the PCR test after attending the children’s tennis event.

But he admitted that he also went ahead with an interview and photo shoot with the French sports newspaper L’Equipe on December 18.

“I felt compelled to move on … but I made sure to stay away socially and wear a mask except when they were taking the picture,” Djokovic said in a statement.

“While I was going home after the interview to isolate myself in the necessary time, in reflection, this was a judgmental mistake and I admit that I had to reschedule the engagement.”

He corrected the travel statement by saying that his support team had submitted it on his behalf and “my agent sincerely apologizes for marking the wrong box due to an administrative error.”

“This was a human error and it was certainly not intentional,” he wrote. “The group has provided additional information to the Australian Government to clarify this issue.”

There is growing concern in the community, however, that the number of COVID-19 cases has risen.

The state of Victoria, the capital of Melbourne, which is hosting the Australian Open, reported 21 deaths on Wednesday, along with 40,127 new cases.

Deputy Prime Minister James Merlino said there is tension in the state health system, with about 6,600 workers out of work after testing positive or in close contact with a positive case, and new pandemic orders are coming into force to make booster shots mandatory for critical workers.

If Djokovic’s visa is revoked, his lawyers could go to court to ask for an order that would prevent him from being forced to leave the country.