"How this incompetent idiot still has a job is the biggest mystery of 2022" - Tennis fans react to Craig Tiley declaring that Australian Open 'will not lobby' for Novak Djokovic in visa situation

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open situation has once again started to become the dominant topic of discussion in the tennis world. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley recently added fuel to the fire, stating that Tennis Australia would not persuade the Australian government to grant the Serb an exemption and overturn his three-year visa ban.As things stand, Djokovic cannot enter Australia to play in the 2023 Australian Open, as his deportation from Down Under earlier this year renders him unable to enter the country until January 2025. Tiley, who is also the CEO of Tennis Australia, said Djokovic would need to sort out the situation with the government himself and that the Serb would not get assistance from tournament organizers or Tennis Australia on the matter.Tiley's comments drew a wide range of reactions from tennis fans. Many of them criticized Tiley for getting involved and helping Djokovic get an exemption to enter Australia for the 2022 edition in the first place, which eventually led to the deportation and visa saga.&quot;How this incompetent idiot still has a job is the biggest mystery of 2022,&quot; read a fan's post on Reddit, replying to Tiley's comments.&quot;Pity Craig Tilly and AO didn’t do that in Jan 22 instead of trying to bend the Federal Governments rules,&quot; a fan wrote on Twitter.linda almond@lindaalmond8@TennisPodcast Pity Craig Tilly and AO didn’t do that in Jan 22 instead of trying to bend the Federal Governments rules@TennisPodcast Pity Craig Tilly and AO didn’t do that in Jan 22 instead of trying to bend the Federal Governments rulesMeanwhile, others opined that Tiley and Tennis Australia are doing the right thing by not getting involved in governmental procedures this time around.Jon Kennaugh@jonkennaugh@TennisPodcast Tiley rightly learning from last year's shambles. But I'm confident Djokovic will be allowed to play in 23.4@TennisPodcast Tiley rightly learning from last year's shambles. But I'm confident Djokovic will be allowed to play in 23.Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Eddie Craig Mills@mi36728117@TennisPodcast Tiley keeping his mouth (mostly) shut for once. If djokos not reinstated then it’s another shambles. It’s time for him to start cleaning up at the slams again!2@TennisPodcast Tiley keeping his mouth (mostly) shut for once. If djokos not reinstated then it’s another shambles. It’s time for him to start cleaning up at the slams again!Jannylove@Justjanny58@cnni He was banned for 3 years I think, just like anyone else who has had their visa revoked. He should not have any special treatment... He is the same as the rest of us@cnni He was banned for 3 years I think, just like anyone else who has had their visa revoked. He should not have any special treatment... He is the same as the rest of usPasha@Topspin_rightyMakes sense, apart from him still being unvaccinated he has a 3 year ban on entering the country after the debacle last year.I think he'll be allowed in but I also think it's a good thing that Tiley isn't going to make the same mistakes as last year. twitter.com/christophclare…Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸@christophclareyDjokovic and the 2023 Australian Open sounds like far from a done deal and like the USTA and this year's US Open, which Djokovic had to miss, the Australian tennis authorities will not lobby on his behalf with the government twitter.com/russellcfuller…315Djokovic and the 2023 Australian Open sounds like far from a done deal and like the USTA and this year's US Open, which Djokovic had to miss, the Australian tennis authorities will not lobby on his behalf with the government twitter.com/russellcfuller…Makes sense, apart from him still being unvaccinated he has a 3 year ban on entering the country after the debacle last year.I think he'll be allowed in but I also think it's a good thing that Tiley isn't going to make the same mistakes as last year. twitter.com/christophclare…🇬🇷Athanasios@GOATandBIG2Never mind.He will be back in No 1 without playing in US and Australia and that’s awesome. twitter.com/christophclare…Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸@christophclareyDjokovic and the 2023 Australian Open sounds like far from a done deal and like the USTA and this year's US Open, which Djokovic had to miss, the Australian tennis authorities will not lobby on his behalf with the government twitter.com/russellcfuller…5715Djokovic and the 2023 Australian Open sounds like far from a done deal and like the USTA and this year's US Open, which Djokovic had to miss, the Australian tennis authorities will not lobby on his behalf with the government twitter.com/russellcfuller…Never mind.He will be back in No 1 without playing in US and Australia and that’s awesome. twitter.com/christophclare…EDR@EDDAVI@TennisPodcast Tilley and AO should not have been involved last year and shouldn’t be involved this year, look at US Open, their was zero controversy because the federal government rules have been in place and that’s it9@TennisPodcast Tilley and AO should not have been involved last year and shouldn’t be involved this year, look at US Open, their was zero controversy because the federal government rules have been in place and that’s itHelen Barton-Hanson@helenbhans@TennisPodcast Tennis Australia clearly do not want to get caught out again - wisely!9@TennisPodcast Tennis Australia clearly do not want to get caught out again - wisely!&quot;Depending on the outcome, we would welcome him to the Australian Open&quot; - Craig Tiley on Novak Djokovic2015 Australian Open - Day 14In the same statement Craig Tiley asserted that the matter was entirely between Novak Djokovic and the federal government, and that the Australian Open organizers would accept either outcome. If the nine-time Australian Open champion is granted an exemption and his ban is overturned, Tiley and Co would welcome him into the tournament. But if he is unsuccessful, they would still stay out of it and not lobby for his participation.&quot;At this point ... Novak and the federal government need to work out the situation and then we'll follow any instruction after that,&quot; Craig Tiley said, according to Reuters.&quot;It's not a matter we can lobby on. It's a matter that definitely stays between the two of them and then depending on the outcome of that we would welcome him to the Australian Open.&quot;Djokovic last played the Australian Open in 2021, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final to win his 18th Grand Slam singles title. He has never lost an Australian Open final; the Serb has a 9-0 win-loss record there.

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