“Don’t F*** Up”: Jimmy Connors Urges Australian Open to Let Novak Djokovic Defend His Title

Published 01/08/2022, 12:44 AM EST

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is undergoing the most bizarre moment of his career at the Australian Open. Because of the ongoing fiasco with his visa cancellation and vaccination, it still isn’t confirmed whether he will participate in the Grand Slam. As Djokovic continues to struggle with the authorities, people from the tennis world have started picking sides.

Recently, former American tennis icon Jimmy Connors slammed Australian Open officials for not standing with Djokovic.

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Jimmy Connors asks Australian Open to let Djokovic play

Record-breaking, nine-time Australian Open champion, Novak Djokovic is currently in immigration detention. The Serbian player has been in a row with officials over the vaccine rules for the upcoming Grand Slam.

Former American tennis player, and eight time Grand Slam winner himself, Jimmy Connors wrote some strong words in Novak’s support, citing his excellence in Australia.

Jimmy tweeted, ”OK— we all have a choice — #Covid – #boosters – he had Covid- don’t fuck up the Austrian Open without the “best player” If he test “ negative” — should let him play!! He won it 9 fucking times- come on @AustralianOpen he has been loyal to your event.loyal2him #fight4him.”

OK— we all have a choice — #Covid – #boosters – he had Covid- don’t fuck up the Austrian Open without the “best player” If he test “ negative” — should let him play!! He won it 9 fucking times- come on @AustralianOpen he has been loyal to your event.loyal2him #fight4him
— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) January 8, 2022

Novak’s case has divided the tennis community, as many believe it was unfair for him to receive a medical exemption and that it showed signs of “special treatment.” However, as Novak fights for his medical exception, even a former Australian Open director backed him.

Former Australian Open director believes Novak Djokovic played by the rules

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The Australian government has denied Novak entry into the country, claiming his visa did not approve of the medical exception. Former Australian Open director Paul McNamee disagreed with their decision.

Paul reacted, saying, “The guy played by the rules, he got his visa, he arrives, he’s a nine-time champion, and whether people like it or not, he’s entitled to fair play.”

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On Monday, the court will hear the appeal for giving Serbian star entry for the Grand Slam. Do you think Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title in 2022?

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A post-graduation student in political science, Shreya is also a professional 10m air pistol shooter. Taking after her athlete father, she was naturally inclined towards the athletic life.

“Don’t F*** Up”: Jimmy Connors Urges Australian Open to Let Novak Djokovic Defend His Title

Jimmy Connors asks Australian Open to let Djokovic play

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Former Australian Open director believes Novak Djokovic played by the rules