코로나 백신접종을 거부해온 세계 1위 테니스 선수 노박 조코비치가 멜버른 공항에서 입국을 거부당해 호주 오픈 출전이 좌절될 것으로 보인다. 조코비치는 백신접종 면제 허가서를 받았지만, 출입당국에서 추가 자료를 요구했다. 조코비치는 이때문에 공항에서 10시간 대치했으며, 법적으로 해결할 것으로 알려졌다.

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-r freeman, colorado

Seems that Djokovic graduated from the prestigious Trump School of Medicine.  Kyrie Irving and Aaron Rodgers were his classmates.  The all online program takes 30 days to complete and only costs $10,000.

-Paul, Canada

More uplifting stories like this for 2022!

-Jamie. Manhattan

Well done, Australia!  Djokovic should not be permitted to play in another tournament until he -- like all other participants -- is fully vaccinated.

-Tom Ryan, Brooklyn Heights

When the pandemic finally passes and allows for safe travel I will visit Australia again, not only because it’s a beautiful place, but also because of this decision — a very positive step for public health indeed.

-David Harris, West Chester PA

As a doctor, I 100% support Australia's decision - he should absolutely not be allowed to enter the country or play unless he gets vaccinated.  True medical exemptions are only very rarely justified, and obviously not for him.  Just because he's a tennis player doesn't exempt him from doing the right thing - not for himself, but for society.  Australia stood up, and made the right decision; kudos to them.

Novak Djokovic Is Refused Entry Into Australia Over Vaccine Exemption

The No. 1 men’s tennis player was told to leave the country after a 10-hour standoff at a Melbourne airport. He remained in the country as he waited out a legal appeal.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/05/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-australia-visa.html