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Novak Djokovic Australian visa battle ‘damaging on all fronts’: ATP

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Novak Djokovic Australian visa battle ‘damaging on all fronts’: ATP

On Monday, the ATP responded to Novak Djokovic’s stunning victory over the Australian government in the visa battle, saying the debate over his vaccination status “has done damage on all fronts”. A Melbourne judge’s ruling overturned a decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa on grounds of Covid-19 health and ended the unvaccinated player’s detention at an immigration facility, which could open the door for his attendance to begin next Monday The game clears the way. The ATP, the governing body of men’s tennis, said it sympathised with Djokovic and the Australian public and stressed it had done everything it could to prevent players from entering Australia for potential problems at the Australian Open.

“The ATP fully respects the sacrifices made by the Australian people since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the stringent immigration policies that have been put in place,” the statement said.

As for the world number one, the ATP said: “On travel to Melbourne, it was clear Novak Djokovic believed he had obtained the necessary medical exemptions to comply with entry regulations.

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“The chain of events leading up to Monday’s court hearing has wreaked havoc on every front, including Novak’s health and preparations for the Australian Open.”

“The medical waiver request is made independently of the ATP,” the agency said. “However, we have been in touch with Tennis Australia to seek clarity throughout this process.”

But the statement made clear that Djokovic could have avoided the problem.

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“The ATP continues to strongly recommend that all players on the ATP Tour get vaccinated, which we believe is critical to our sport’s response to the pandemic…We are encouraged that 97% of the top 100 players are All were vaccinated to get into this year’s Australian Open.”

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

Anushka Sharma shared a heartfelt post for Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Anushka Sharma has become the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. After Ashwin’s shock announcement at the conclusion of the Brisbane Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Anushka took to Instagram to applaud the Indian spinner. (Also read: Anushka Sharma praises chess world champion D Gukesh’s father Dr Rajinikanth as he opens up about sacrifice)

Anushka celebrates Ashwin’s legacy
Taking to her Instagram Stories late on Wednesday night and reshared the video of Ashwin’s retirement speech posted by the Indian Cricket Team’s official handle. Sharing the video on Instagram Stories, Anushka wrote, “@rashwin99 a lasting legacy,” adding applause and blue heart emojis.

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Anushka also tagged fellow WAG, Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, sending her hugs and love through emojis. Anushka has very cordial relations with both Ashwin and Prithi, courtesy her marriage to former Indian captain Virat Kohli. The four have often hung out during Indian team’s overseas tours and celebrated festivals together as well.

Ashwin’s incredible career

R Ashwin, one of the greatest Indian spinners ever, announced his retirement in a press conference on Wednesday after the Brisbane Test ended. He leaves international cricket as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history. Virat Kohli was seen getting emotional at Ashwin’s retirement. TV cameras during the India-Australia Test caught the two sharing a tender moment in the dressing room as Ashwin seemingly told him about his retirement plans hours before the official announcement.

Anushka’s upcoming work

Anushka Sharma is playing a cricketer in her next, Chakda Xpress. A biopic of Indian women’s team legend Jhulan Goswami, the film has been awaiting release for over two years. It is slated to be released on Netflix, but no release date has been announced yet. The actor was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero, way back in 2018.

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