It was always risky for Djokovic: Yuki Bhambri

Updated On: 10 January, 2022 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

India tennis champ Yuki Bhambri says uncertain vaccination status made Novak’s Oz Open participation doubtful, but insists authorities should have offered more clarity before visa row

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Novak Djokovic

India tennis ace Yuki Bhambri has come out in support of Serbian World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who may be deported back home from Australia over a visa issue. Djokovic got a medical exemption to defend his title at the Australian Open (beginning on January 17), but on landing in Melbourne recently, his visa was cancelled amidst reports that he is not fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Visa saga

“It was always going to be a risk for Djokovic to come and play the Australian Open, the doubt being [him] getting vaccinated. So, it was a bit of a surprise for everybody when he announced that he’s coming and then this whole saga of his visa getting canceled and not being allowed to play,” Bhambri replied to mid-day’s question on the Djokovic issue during a virtual media interaction organised by Sony Sports on Sunday.

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