Novak Djokovic’s visa was canceled for a second time by the Australian government on Friday. Djokovic’s lawyers have challenged the ruling, but the Serb could be handed a three-year ban from entering the country if the verdict doesn’t come out in his favor.
Djokovic’s visa saga has dominated the headlines in the lead-up to the Australian Open and Nadal feels the situation has gone “too far.” The Spaniard reckons the focus should return to tennis and the impact of the pandemic.
The Spaniard then empathized with his peers, who struggled for motivation amid the COVID-19 crisis. With prize pools slashed, matches played without crowds and tournaments enforcing strict regulations, many players did not enjoy their time on the tour.
I felt very sick when I had COVID, but now I’m happy: Rafael Nadal
During the press conference, Nadal was also asked to shed light on his personal battle with COVID-19. The Spaniard contracted the virus shortly after competing at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi in December.
Nadal revealed that he had been “very sick” and took several days to fully recover. However, he insisted that the worst is well and truly behind him and that his focus is now on his tennis.
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