Tennis fans flocking to Melbourne Park to watch the 2023 Australian Open have been warned they will be booted from the site if they target returning star Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic - a nine-time Australian Open champion - has returned to Melbourne to compete in the Grand Slam that begins on Monday after missing last year's tournament.due to his vaccination status, with his visa cancelled by the then immigration minister"on health and good order grounds".those who unfairly target Djokovic during this year's event will be told to leave the site.
"If they disrupt the enjoyment of anyone else – boom, they are out," Mr Tiley, who is also the Tennis Australia CEO, said.Security will be keeping a close eye on proceedings to swiftly remove any unruly fans, who could face bans from the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic takes a selfie with fans after winning the ATP Adelaide International tournament. Picture: Sarah Reed/Getty Images
Mr Tiley announced on Monday Djokovic will battle Nick Kyrgios this Friday at Rod Laver Arena, with funds from tickets going to charity.to change the scheduling of the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar.
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