The Australian federal court has released the minutes of the interview, which, like all travelers, Novak Djokovic upon his arrival in the country on January 6, when he was barred from entering the country.
In these the Serb explicitly states that he has not been vaccinated, but has been infected twice with coronavirus, last on December 16, 2021.
The dialogue at Melbourne Airport was as follows:
What is the reason for your trip to Australia?
“I am a professional tennis player and the main reason I came is for my participation in the Australian Open.”
-Have you been vaccinated for coronavirus?
“No, I have not been vaccinated.”
-Have you ever been diagnosed with coronavirus?
“Yes”.
-When did this happen?
“I got sick twice. The first was in June 2020 and the second I tested positive for PCR was December 16. ”
At that point, the Djokovic was informed that his visa could be canceled unless he presented evidence within 20 minutes that this should not be done. «That is, I have 20 minutes to give you additional information that I do not have? At 4 in the morning? You put me in a difficult position, because I can not get in touch with the Australian Tennis Federation or get in touch with anyone from the government. I would not be in front of you if I did not follow the rules of your government. On what basis will you cancel my visa?“, Says Nole.
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