Novak Djokovic is a strong, proud man of integrity but was deeply traumatised by what was done to him in Australia in 2022.

After being granted an exemption from vaccination and given a visa, he was deported. He said it took a huge toll.

This year Sports Journalist Tony Jones said clearly on air: “Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a has-been, Novak, kick him out.”

The really offensive thing here is to make a joke of the false imprisonment in a cheap hotel and then immoral deportation of a champion who would have won.

Kick. Tony. Jones. Out.

Geoff Fox, 21st January, 2025