The entry controversy surrounding world number one Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open is not coming to an end. German tennis star Alexander Zverev comments on the situation – and takes a clear stand.
In the entry dispute surrounding Novak Djokovic, Germany’s best tennis player Alexander Zverev has taken sides with the Serbian top star and spoken out in favour of his participation in the Australian Open. “I think it’s not very fair for a person to come here and not be able to play,” the 24-year-old from Hamburg said in Melbourne on Saturday. “The Australian government and the Victorian government should have been clear in advance what was going to happen. “
Serbian defending champion Djokovic’s start at the Grand Slam tournament, which begins on Monday, remains in doubt. A federal court in Melbourne will hear the 34-year-old’s appeal on Sunday. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke had declared the visa of the world number one invalid on Friday, also citing public interest. Djokovic is the record winner of the Australian Open with nine titles.
“I don’t know enough about the situation, but I think if it wasn’t Novak Djokovic, the world number one with 20 Grand Slam titles, all that, it wouldn’t be such a big drama,” Zverev said.
