Novak Djokovic obtained an “uncomfortable” reception from fellow gamers as he took half in a secret coaching session on the Australian Open on Tuesday, in keeping with experiences.
Djokovic was launched from an immigration facility on Monday after successful his attraction in opposition to deportation from the nation and says he’s “centered” on defending his Australian Open title.
Whereas Djokovic continues to be going through the potential for having his visa revoked, because the Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke considers whether or not to train a private energy of cancellation, the nine-time Australian Open champion has returned to coaching forward of the beginning of the event on 17 January.
Djokovic took half in a coaching session on the Rod Laver Enviornment, that was shrouded in secrecy after event organisers closed the doorways to the apply and reduce the reside stream of the court docket.
Tennis Australia later launched video of Djokovic practising with coach Goran Ivanisevic, however the world No. 1 was additionally stated to have taken half in an indoor health club session.
And in keeping with New York Occasions reporter Ben Rothenberg, who quoted a source in the facility, “the place went silent with everybody staring. Speak about uncomfortable.”
Nevertheless, that report was disputed by the world No. 220 Sergiy Stakhovsky, who tweeted: “Complete bs .. was warming up for my match in the identical health club. Discover higher gossipers.”
Whereas Djokovic has but to face the media or reply questions on the sage, gamers equivalent to Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray have commented since arriving in Australia.
Nadal stated Djokovic’s visa controversy has developed right into a “a circus” forward of the event whereas Murray stated it was a “actually unhealthy look” for tennis.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
