Djokovic admitted the mistake before leaving for Melbourne

Novak ковиokovi не did not get a chance to defend the Australian Open title won last year / photo: EPA-EFE / JAMES ROSS

Novak Djokovic survived everything at the beginning of this year, with a great desire to perform on "Australian Open"And break the record for the number of Grand Slam titles.

His wish was not granted, the Australian authorities revoked his previously issued visa and after his detention, just one day before the start of the tournament, they deported him from the country.

During that time, the local media condemned Djokovic for the information that he had given an interview to "The team"A few days after he got a positive coronavirus test, in mid-December, 20 days before he left for Melbourne.

In an interview with the BBC, he commented on the situation and admitted that he regretted it.

- Yes, I was positive and that was a terrible mistake and assessment. I want to go back in time and not do that.

I did this for several reasons. First, because I respect L'Equipe as one of the best sports media in the world. Frank Ramera, a journalist, is someone I have known for many, many years and I have always had a great relationship with him.

We had arranged that interview before and I did not want to betray him. Should I have been more careful? Should I have informed him? Absolutely. I wish I could go back in time, it's my fault, I admit it and I stand behind it and I'm so sorry about that - said Djokovic.

Dear reader,

Our access to web content is free, because we believe in equality in information, regardless of whether someone can pay or not. Therefore, in order to continue our work, we ask for the support of our community of readers by financially supporting the Free Press. Become a member of Sloboden Pechat to help the facilities that will enable us to deliver long-term and quality information and TOGETHER let's ensure a free and independent voice that will ALWAYS BE ON THE PEOPLE'S SIDE.

SUPPORT A FREE PRESS.
WITH AN INITIAL AMOUNT OF 60 DENARS

Video of the day