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The Causa Djokovic also occupies the players at the Australian Open. But not everyone wants to speak out.
Unfortunately, almost two days before the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, there is still relatively little about tennis in Melbourne. Topic number 1 is and remains the (non-) entry of defending champion Novak Djokovic.
Inevitably, Swiss tennis players and top cracks are also concerned with this topic. In interviews, however, most remain reserved and probably don’t want to add more fuel to the fire.
Of the Swiss in Australia, only Viktorija Golubic commented in more detail on the controversy. “I personally think it’s a shame that he probably can’t be there. It’s not good for tennis that the world number one isn’t there.”
Something else burdens the Zurich native even more. “Everyone has an opinion on it. I am shocked at how malicious and malicious certain people are because Djokovic may not be able to play.”
Players are confused too
From the favorites has Rafael Nadal announced his views on the cause a few days ago. “Everyone is free to make their own decisions, but then there are consequences,” said the Spaniard.
Daniil Medvedev has also made up his mind. “If he has a good reason for an exemption, he should play. If not, then not, »says the Russian world number 2. Only the explanations and reasons for the Australian decisions have so far remained hidden from the public.
That also unsettles Stefanos Tsitsipas. “It’s a tricky situation. I’m confused myself », the Greek (ATP 4) could only be elicited on the subject.
Alexander Zverev, the last of the men’s top quartet, is trying to focus on sport despite everything. “I’ve answered these questions about Djokovic 20 times. It’s not an easy situation, not even for us players,” said the German (ATP 3).
If you don’t know whether the top player is there or not, that makes preparation more difficult and the mental pressure is different. “So I hope that as soon as the tournament starts, we can concentrate on tennis.”