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Novak Djokovic’s Australian saga

Novak Djokovic’s Australian saga

FromThe Decibel


Novak Djokovic’s Australian saga

FromThe Decibel

ratings:
Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is known for being among the best male tennis players in the world. Off the court, he’s known for his anti-vaccine sentiments. The Australian Open granted him a medical exemption that would allow him to compete, but when he attempted to enter the country on Thursday, January 6, he was detained at the border. He was released on January 10, but his future at the Open remains uncertain.Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of Racquet and publisher of Racquet Magazine, a print quarterly on the culture of tennis, explains why Djokovic was detained, and what makes him such a polarizing figure in the tennis world, and why this may not be the end of the story.
Released:
Jan 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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