Deported a year ago as a threat to public health, the tennis star was feted upon his return to the Australian Open
A tennis tournament is not a political event, but it became exactly that a year ago here, when Djokovic’s participation in the tournament provoked a national uproar.The NP Comment newsletter from columnist Colby Cosh and NP Comment editors tackles the important topics with boldness, verve and wit. Get NP Platformed delivered to your inbox weekdays by 4 p.m. ET.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Djokovic lost his appeal in the courts and so was deported — with a three-year ban on his reapplying for a visa. It seemed as if his astonishing run at the Australian Open was another victim of the virus.Article content It was on the court in Melbourne though that the change was most clear. Far from ostracizing the former public health enemy, the tournament organizers embraced him, giving him prime location and timing for all of his seven matches. Given the heat of the Australian summer, nighttime matches are preferred. Djokovic played all of his matches at night as he steamrollered his seven opponents.Raymond J.
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