Novak Djokovic will be returning to Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021.
Fans have been warned they will be kicked out of Melbourne Park if they target controversial nine-time champion Novak Djokovic.
The 35-year-old has been criticized for his views on vaccination, telling the BBC in February last year that he would rather miss future grand slams than be forced to get a COVID vaccine.having been deported last yearAustralian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has, however, issued a warning to any fans who are looking to come to the Open to target Djokovic.
“If they disrupt the enjoyment of anyone else – boom, they are out”, he said. We don’t want them on site. They can stay away or we will kick them out.”Novak Djokovic takes a photo with fans in AdelaideTiley warned of removal and possible bans for hooligan fans, asking attendees to “be respectful”. “The one thing that I always liked about Melbourne is there is a great appreciation of excellence and for sport, I think more than anywhere in Australia,” Tiley said. “I have an expectation that people will appreciate that.”Djokovic returned to Rod Laver Arena on on Tuesday night for an exhibition match with Daniil Medvedev, however he was forced to cut it short over a hamstring injury after dropping the first set 6-4 to the Russian.
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