Novak Djokovic breaks silence over Australian Open quarantine demands

Novak Djokovic smiles at fans from a hotel balcony in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic arrives before heading straight to quarantine for two weeks isolation

“This could not be farther from the truth. Not every act is taken at its face value and at times when I see the aftermath of things, I do tend to ask myself if I should just sit back and enjoy my benefits instead of paying attention to other people’s struggles.

“However, I always choose to do something and be of service despite the challenging consequences and misunderstandings. I genuinely care about my fellow players and I also understand very well how the world is run and who gets bigger and better and why.

“I’ve earned my privileges the hard way, and for that reason, it is very difficult for me to be a mere onlooker knowing how much every help, gesture, and good word mattered to me when I was small and insignificant in the world pecking order.

“Hence, I use my my position of privilege to be of service as much as I can where and when needed. I have always had a very good relationship with Craig, and I respect and appreciate all the effort he puts into making the Australian Open a place to look forward to coming back to each year.

“In our email exchange I used an opportunity to brainstorm about potential improvements that could be made to the quarantine of players in Melbourne that were in full lockdown.”

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