McEnroe called this incident a 'joke' and lauded Djokovic as 'gutsy' before learning Djokovic knowingly exposed others to COVID.
Tennis legends John McEnroe and Chris Evert debated Novack Djokovic's deportation from Australia during a television interview Sunday, causing McEnroe to backtrack after learning about Djokovic's actions while knowingly infected with COVID-19.
During a discussion with ESPN's Chris McKendry, McEnroe called the ordeal over Djokovic's vaccine status ahead of the Australian Open"total and utter chaos.""It's sad the way it ended," McEnroe said."I actually texted Novak during this, it's total BS."r losing his court appeal to stay in the country while unvaccinated against COVID-19.
The Australian government deemed Djokovic a health risk, but Djokovic said he had a medical exemption and was approved for travel to the country for the Open. The back-and-forth drama lasted days after Djokovic's visa was initially canceled on January 6. But after a court ruled Djokovic could stay, Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used his powers to deport the tennis star.
Djokovic is the all-time winningest player at the Australian Open and was set to win his record 10th title at the tournament. This setback will also prevent him from winning a record 21st Grand Slam title. His deportation order will ban him from the country for three years.
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