Novak Djokovic feels that his Australian Open saga earlier this 12 months confirmed him the true colors of his rivals on the tour. Djokovic was denied the chance to defend his title in Melbourne earlier this 12 months as he was deported from Australia owing to his Covid vaccination standing. He was subsequently handed a 3 12 months ban on his visa as properly.
Djokovic was anticipated to reign supreme in 2022 as properly after choosing up three Grand Slam titles in 2021 in what was an unforgettable season for the Serb. However Djokovic incurred a 2022 like no different. After the Australian Open episode, he was denied entry within the U.S as properly for the North-American hardcourt swing as he missed the ultimate Grand Slam owing to the identical motive.
As Djokovic awaits his destiny for the 2023 Australian Open owing to his visa ban, he claimed that “lots of masks got here off” throughout the ordeal in 2022.
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“I do know that every part that has occurred to me this 12 months, particularly with Australia and every part that got here after, and coping with me that I did not like and had by no means skilled earlier than, taught me some vital life classes,” he informed Sportal.
He continued: “It exhibits me what sort of world I stay in, particularly on this tennis ecosystem. Numerous masks fell off, so to talk, and it’s extremely fascinating for me to see how somebody handled me this 12 months.”
Djokovic nevertheless admitted that he does not need to criticise individuals who slammed him for his stance on Covid vaccination, saying, “I respect that everybody has a distinct mind-set about my state of affairs and the circumstances. Lastly, I’ve by no means insulted anybody or ever tried to be disrespectful in any means. I’ve all the time tried to point out that it is vital that everybody has the best and freedom of alternative. For the selections I made, I knew there would make certain penalties.”