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    Drama at the Laver Cup between FAA and Monfils !

    Actually half of LC team members qualify by ATP rank, half “captain’s picks”. But overall point stands.
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    Laver Cup

    I was also underwhelmed when I saw the lineup but ended up watching quite a bit and enjoyed it. The format imo showcases the sport well, with the dramatic lighting, large crowds, matches never too long. Team World members really put on a good show with great play by FAA, Tiafoe, Shelton, even...
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    2023 WTA Montreal Open

    Comms I think said Samsonova stepped back further on the return after set 1. Was able to pressure Ryba’s serve and cause collapse. Ryba also seemed tired.
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    Finally she spells it out.... Mens vs Womens tennis

    It's the current terrible era. When the WTA was first created there were BJK and other interesting stars, later on in the 80's with Chrissie/Martina rivalry, Hana Mandlikova sometimes as spoiler. Later Graf/Seles rivalry (so intense it led to a stabbing!), then Williams sisters, Hingis...
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    Problem with crowds in era of big 3.

    This is true, but apparently Berretini also complained about the crowd making noise between his first and second serve in their enthusiasm for Monfils. Haven't heard of Berretini doing anything wrong behavior-wise. Does seem Aussie crowd VERY enthusiastic for their favorites this year. (Think...
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    Tennis Australia statement

    The feds themselves often said they deferred to the states on the health exemptions, that's what Novak's team was told and that's what Aussie PM Morrison said initially. You can read in the transcript when Novak calls his agent from the airport that's what he explains to border force she just...
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    Tennis Australia statement

    Completely disagree. No way Tiley would have told any player's team that the beautiful process he was setting up was dodgy and might not get them into the country. Players were told to rely on Tennis Australia for the visa guidance and got screwed. Remember it's not just Djokovic, it's Voracova...
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    Tennis Australia statement

    We'll never know but listen to Age reporter Paul Sakkal's view on this podcast beginning at 5 minutes in. He thinks the govt worried they would lose on the visa ground. I agree because I read the legal briefs and it's clear to me the published public rules were not clear at all...
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    Tennis Australia statement

    True, though my guess is if the visa rules were actually clear they would have used that basis to boot him out, rather than the dodgy "role model" argument. IMO they didn't come back to court with the visa argument because they knew they had a significant chance of losing because the rules as...
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    Read Hawke's Actual Affidavit Here

    Wow, that's incredible. I think Novak case is worse because he was already there and then was detained and treated like a criminal. But that's interesting. Also the Brown case was about people with prior criminal convictions entering the country. Novak not convicted of anything, anywhere.
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    Read Hawke's Actual Affidavit Here

    I don't defend his actions either, but think of the precedent. Imagine a rock star is in the middle of a multi-city tour in Australia when a story breaks that they did recreational cocaine back in their home country months ago. Star issues remorseful statement. Is it OK for Australia to now...
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    Read Hawke's Actual Affidavit Here

    Here's the link to the documents: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/access-to-files-and-transcripts/online-files/djokovic/filed-documents/Sealed-Affidavit-Bannister-1512022.pdf Hawke's 10 page summary starts at page 13. Takeaway quote, page 8 or the summary (20 of the whole document) : "I...
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    Hawke: Djokovic entered Australia with a valid medical exemption

    No kidding. At the time Novak arrived the written laws were totally confusing. They've since updated their website and clarified that a prior Covid infection is NOT a valid ground, but that's too late for Novak.
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    Hawke: Djokovic entered Australia with a valid medical exemption

    Thanks, informative. Can someone explain why threads on this topic keep getting deleted?
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    Australia's Home Affairs COVID website changed after Djokovic's flight

    This would be a possible argument if they hadn't also kicked out Voracova and the unnamed official - could be said Djoker case different from theirs. But Voracova clearly fit these guidelines. So the Aussies have no excuse.
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    Australia's Home Affairs COVID website changed after Djokovic's flight

    I've considered this but I think Judge Kelly would be so pissed off that he'd Zoom in on a Sunday at midnight and order Djoko to be allowed to play, full hearing held after AO is over.
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    Australia's Home Affairs COVID website changed after Djokovic's flight

    He can appeal the character grounds. No way to do this without appeal. And Djoko's lawyers are ready to go. Does Morrison really want to take the chance of losing twice in court?
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    Djokovic did NOT enter Spain illegally

    No he tested negative on the 22nd and entered Spain after the 25th.
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    Tennis Australia

    I just explained that there were behind-the-scenes discussions we didn't know about, including possible accommodation for the unvaxxed. He was probably trying to negotiate with Tiley. No harm applying for a visa. Who knows exactly what was happening?
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    Tennis Australia

    For those arguing whether Tennis Australia or the Fed Govt are at fault: answer is BOTH. Then add in the state of Victoria. 1) Tennis Australia - ignored Federal advice that recent Covid infection not good medical exemption ground - failed to warn players that their entry approval was...
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    Tennis Australia

    The November visa application I don't think asked about vax status. Tennys Sandgren said the players weren't definitely told they needed to vax until early December. Before that a possibility of 14 day quarantine for the unvaxxed was being discussed.
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    Tennis Australia

    It's about the NARRATIVE. Left wing press: Djoker evil anti-vaxxer! Also privileged white male! Right wing press: Djoker victim of creeping left-wing authoritarianism! Malfeasance among some tennis administrator in Australia: Nobody cares
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    Tennis Australia

    Agreed. They will be sued by Voracova and Djokovic should be able to sue on the same grounds. His Covid protocol violations in Serbia will be irrelevant.
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    Osaka - Nole a comparison in 2 parts.

    I think players are pissed at Tennis Australia for facilitating this BS "medical exemption" for Novak and with him for taking advantage of it. But it's not for Tennis Australia to criticize Novak, especially since their mistakes helped lead to his detention. They'll certainly be sued by Renata...
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    Border Force policy changed while Djokovic was on flight according to an Australian Immgration expert.

    Duh we knew this already from the Prime Minister's interview about deference to Victoria, before he changed his mind. That's why Aussie govt malfeasance should be a way bigger scandal than some ill-conceived machinations of a vaccine-phobic guy. Djoker's just a tennis player. They are a GOVERNMENT.
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    When is the decision coming?

    My guess is Novak's lawyers are advising him to leave voluntarily and terms/conditions are being negotiated with the govt and statements drafted. I guess we'll find out soon if I'm right!
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    Lying on an Australian travel declaration document is punishable by up to 12 months in jail

    I think his point is that she's also Queen of Australia, so technically Morrison's boss. Problem is as we all know British Monarchy no longer exercises any power.
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    Lying on an Australian travel declaration document is punishable by up to 12 months in jail

    He said in the interview that Tennis Australia filled out this form for him. How many similar discrepancies are on paperwork of other players? Let's cancel the AO and jail half the field! Honestly I am beyond sickened at the behavior of the Aussie govt. And I'm a longtime Fed fan who always...
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    Read the Interview Transcipt

    Especially evidence of internal emails between the Victorian and Federal governments! And remember Tennis Australia had begged the Feds to review the medical exemption applications 72 hours before takeoff in order to head off exactly this type of fiasco.
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    Read the Interview Transcipt

    Especially evidence of internal emails between the Victorian and Federal governments! And remember Tennis Australia had begged the Feds to review the medical exemption applications 72 hours before takeoff in order to head off exactly this type of fiasco.
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