Renata Volakova, who enjoys the same medical immunity as Novak Djokovic, was cancelled by the Australian government

The 2022 Australian Open has been affected by the country’s response to COVID-19 because the Australian government Has defeated No. 1 Novak Djokovic Regarding his vaccination and visa status. In the context of Djokovic’s detention by the authorities, another tennis player also saw that her status in the game was also affected.

According to a report from Tennis.com, Renata Voracova of the Czech Republic was cancelled by the Australian Border Forces because of her vaccination status, although she had been allowed to enter the country before, like Djokovic. Volakova has even participated in a game in the country. Voracova is ranked 81st in doubles, and she lost with Katarzyna Piter in the first match on Wednesday.

It is believed that Volakova received a medical exemption for not being vaccinated because she had been infected with COVID in the past six months-the same reason Djokovic cited. However, it is said that the government has repeatedly stated to the Australian Tennis Association that such reasoning is not allowed. This has led to confusion as to how the exemption procedures of the two independent groups proceeded and why Voracova was initially allowed to enter Australia.

On Friday, Acting Governor Jacinta Allen claimed that the government was unaware of the communications between the Australian Tennis Association and health authorities.

“I was told that the Victorian government officials did not know or did not see that letter,” Allen said. “We are not involved in the movement and issuance of visas for individuals who may enter the country for work, business or activities. This is not our responsibility.”

Although Djokovic has entered the appeal process and hopes to participate in the Australian Open (a decision is expected to be made on Monday), Tennis.com mentioned that Volakova does not seem to take similar action.

Despite the medical exemption granted by the event organizers, the Australian government still refuses unvaccinated players to participate in the Australian Open, which has brought international attention to the Australian government’s concern about COVID.Djokovic arrested Serbia evoked a particularly strong reactionCelebrities and politicians called Djokovic the victim of “despicable political harassment” because of his vaccination status.

The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that they have a strong impression of Djokovic as a “victim of a political game against his will.”

“Novak Djokovic is not a criminal, terrorist or illegal immigrant, but he was treated this way by the Australian authorities, which aroused the outrage of his fans and Serbian citizens, which is understandable,” the ministry Wrote in an official statement.