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The Djokovic crime thriller continues. The Serbs in Switzerland have different opinions about the immigration drama in Australia.
From the point of view of the authorities, he was unable to present the necessary documents for a medical exemption to be allowed to enter the country without a corona vaccination.
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The 34-year-old was therefore in a quarantine hotel in Melbourne. Fans of the tennis player demonstrated in Melbourne.
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It is still unclear whether Novak Djokovic can participate in the Australian Open or not.
20 minutes asked Serbs in Switzerland what they think of the immigration drama in Australia.
The Djokovic case has been causing discussions for days. Opinions are divided among the Serbian community in Switzerland. So says the 33-year-old S. * from Zurich: “He is taking a stand against the compulsory vaccination. In doing so, he showed greatness. I like that.”
The fact that the matter is now reaching this dimension is because he is a celebrity. «If he weren’t one of the most successful athletes in the world, nobody would be interested. The whole thing is blown up in my opinion », said the 33-year-old. Considered negative S. hence the interference of Novak Djokovic’s parents. “This makes the thing even bigger than it is. They are doing Novak no favors. ”
AD * is a big fan and hopes to be the tennis star can participate in the Australian Open. “I think it’s a cheek that he is treated like a criminal,” says the 31Jyear old. SM * thinks that one should put aside the emotions and look at the situation soberly and legally: “The question is, did he violate the entry regulations or not.” Should he have violated it, he should be on the plane back home. “Otherwise he should stay and play tennis,” says the 45-year-old.
“He should have been forced to return home”
M. * has little understanding of Djokovic’s behavior. (36) from Zurich. «Ainstead of To take on a role model function, he wants to defy laws and force special treatment. The whole thing is ridiculous and sein behavior is ein poverty certificate. ” She therefore considers his partial victory in court to be wrong. “He should have been forced to return home.”
The 31-year-old A. * criticized the parents’ reaction at the press conference: “Leaving the room at the first critical question is embarrassing.” The comparisons with Jesus are also wrong. “You want to portray him as a victim. His statements about the pandemic are extremely questionable. “
“They want to crucify him like Jesus,” said Novak’s father, Srdjan Djokovic, a few days ago.
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Novak Djokovic’s parents and brother held a media conference Monday afternoon to tell their side of the story.
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