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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios defended Novak Djokovic before the court’s final verdict and criticized the lack of support for the Serb from other players. In the past, Kyrgios addressed harsh words to the world ranking leader for his benevolent approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
“He didn’t expect me to cover his back in the media right now. But in the midst of all this, he has to feel alienated as a human being.” Kyrgios said in his podcast No Boundaries. “It’s not good when you feel like the whole world is against you and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Nick Kyrgios
Source: SITA
Djokovic waited on Sunday for an Australian federal court verdict after hearing his appeal against visa waiver by the Australian Secretary of Immigration. The day before the Australian Open, the three-member senate had to decide whether it would be able to participate in the tournament and fight for a record 21st grand slam title in his career.
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