Diego Schwartzman Urges Fans to Stop Creating Controversy Around Novak Djokovic
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Sep 12, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks to the crowd during the trophy presentation ceremony after his match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia (not pictured) in the men’s singles final on day fourteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has finally declared his participation at the Australian Open 2022. He stated that he has received a medical exemption to compete at the first Grand Slam of the year through an Instagram post. Amidst the chaos, the Argentinian Diego Schwartzman has urged fans not to create havoc about the situation.
As soon as Djokovic communicated the information, tennis fans across the world expressed their mixed reactions. While some were relieved to learn that Djokovic will be competing in the Happy Slam, others demanded an explanation from the World No. 1 himself.
.@dieschwartzman: "La organización habló, Novak habló y se hablará más los próximos días. Ustedes, los periodistas, buscarán más información al respecto. Entrar más en polémica no tiene sentido. Nosotros acá vinimos a jugar, estamos vacunados y vamos a jugar en Australia".
— Pablo Amalfitano (@AmalfiTenis) January 5, 2022
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Diego Schwartzman doesn’t want any controversy around Novak Djokovic
The word is out – Novak Djokovic will be playing at the Australian Open 2022. Just yesterday, the news broke out, and with that positive and negative opinions have come out. However, the World No. 13 Diego Schwartzman is advising fans not to get involved in any kind of controversy.
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 9, 2021 Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman during his quarter final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
” The organization spoke, Novak spoke and more will be said in the coming days. You, the journalists, will seek more information about it. Getting into more controversy does not make sense. We came here to play, we are vaccinated and we are going to play in Australia,” he said.
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The Argentinian has been vaccinated and is looking forward to competing at the Australian Open. Schwartzman is currently competing at the ATP Cup representing his country. So far, he has grabbed two out of three wins in the group stages.
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Novak Djokovic had an excellent 2021 season. He majestically lifted three out of four Majors and dominated throughout the year. However, Daniil Medvedev crushed the dreams of achieving his 21st Grand Slam title at the US Open 2021.
Now, World No.1 has a golden opportunity to register a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title of his career at the Happy Slam. If it happens, Djokovic will surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the most number of Grand Slam titles.
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Sep 10, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning a break point against Alexander Zverev of Germany (not pictured) in the fifth set on day twelve of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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