The messy situation revolving around Novak Djokovic is all that anyone in the tennis fraternity can talk about. In fact, even Australian politicians have become vocally involved in the issue.

Moreover, most of the world’s fans have divided the blame equally. Some believe that it is the Serbian’s fault for even seeking an exemption from the medical rules. On the other hand, many consider Tennis Australia or the Victorian government at fault for approving the visa in the first place.

Now, border forces have been threatening to deport the reigning Australian Open champion, and also cancel his visa.

Australian Open Boss praises his team amidst Novak Djokovic mess

In a video leaked to the Sunday Herald Sun, Craig Tiley, the CEO of Tennis Australia, has spoken about the visa crisis surrounding Djokovic.

“There is a lot of finger-pointing going on, and a lot of blaming,” the Australian Open boss said in the video. However, he maintains his position of having handled this situation well, along with his team.

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“I can assure you our team has done an unbelievable job,” Craig Tiley stated. Clearly, Tiley believes that there is no wrongdoing involved on the part of Tennis Australia.

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Moreover, these aren’t Tiley’s first words about Novak Djokovic vis-à-vis the Australian Open, either. Earlier, the tournament boss had stated that there was “quite a bit to play out” when it was unclear whether he would be granted an exemption for the Grand Slam. Surely, Tiley would not have expected it to play out like this.

Let us know in the comments below where you think the entire situation went wrong. Is any party completely in the right, or is the entire situation murky and grey?

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