‘Bugs in His Room’: Novak Djokovic Denied Access to His Rented Apartment, Remains Detained

Published 01/06/2022, 10:31 AM EST

Two days ago, World No.1 Novak Djokovic received a medical exemption to play at the Australian Open 2022. However, yesterday he was refused an entry inside Melbourne due to a visa mix-up.

Not only was Novak Djokovic refused admission to Melbourne, but he has also been forced to stay in a separate location away from his rented apartment and team. Reportedly, Djokovic is barred from communicating with his team. Furthermore, he still doesn’t have access to his belongings.

#Djokovic has been denied the request to spend his quarantine period in a rented apartment where his team is at. Still doesn't have his wallet, and his belongings are at the airport. Some bugs in his room, also.
— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) January 6, 2022

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Novak Djokovic is staying away from his team

The 2022 season certainly hasn’t started on a good note for Novak Djokovic. He was refused entry at the airport, as he “failed to provide appropriate evidence” for his medical exemption. He is presently being kept away from his team and apparently, there are even bugs in his room.

The reporter clarified in a subsequent tweet that ‘bugs’ referred to insects (and not listening devices.)

“Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry or who have had their visa canceled will be detained and removed from Australia,” the airport officials said in a statement about Novak Djokovic.

We’ll have to wait now and see what happens in Melbourne as far as the sensitive matter of Novak Djokovic’s entrance is concerned.

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Rafael Nadal’s views on the bizarre situation

The Spaniard Rafael Nadal recently revealed his stance on Djokovic’s scenario.

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He said, “From my point of view, the only thing that I can say is I believe in what the people who knows about medicine says, and if the people says that we need to get vaccinated, we need to get the vaccine.”

After testing positive for the Covid-19 last month, Rafael Nadal has now recovered. He looks fit and is performing well on the Australian circuit. He has now reached the quarter-finals in Melbourne and will face Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands.

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In addition, Nadal will be aiming for his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open 2022. If Djokovic is not allowed to compete at Melbourne Park, Nadal stands a good chance to register a historical record.

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Atri Bhatt is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. He is pursuing his Master's degree in Sports Management from Deakin University, Australia. In addition to critically analysing the game, he also plays tennis professionally.

‘Bugs in His Room’: Novak Djokovic Denied Access to His Rented Apartment, Remains Detained

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