Novak Djokovic is used to important rulings. But none compared to the judge's decision that he was free to enter the country.

Djokovic flew into MelbourneThe capital of the state of Victoria, and Australia's second largest city after Sydney. last week for the Australian Open. Winning it would make him the most successful male tennis player ever, with 21 Grand Slam titlesThe world's four top tennis competitions, known as Grand Slam tournaments, are the US, Australian and French Opens and Wimbledon. Achieving a Grand Slam means winning all four in the space of a year..

Anyone entering Australia must be double vaccinated or have a letter exempting them for medical reasons. Djokovic had a letter, which prime minister Scott MorrisonHe was previously minister for immigration, in charge of a controversial scheme to deter asylum seekers from trying to reach Australia. recognised - but border officials refused to accept it.

The superstar was confined to a cheap hotel. Famous for a health regime including hyperbaric chambersDevices intended to increase the body's absorption of oxygen and speed up its ability to heal itself. and a special diet, he had to make do with hotel food.

The judge who freed him said officials had not followed the correct system. But the minister for immigration could still deport him.

Melbourne has spent 262 days altogether in lockdown. Its citizens hate the idea of Djokovic being allowed to break the rules.

But some believe Scott Morrison wants to punish anyone who disagrees with tough Covid measures. So far, Djokovic is the most famous person to criticise vaccination.

Djokovic claimed he was exempt because he tested positive for Covid-19 on 16 December. But he was seen at a public eventDjokovic handed out awards to young tennis players in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. the next day. Plus, the deadline for his letter was 10 December.

Djokovic's opposition to vaccines is shared by his wife JelenaThe couple met at secondary school in Serbia and live in Monaco.. In 2020, despite the pandemic, he organised a tennis tournament in four cities.

Yes: The Australian government wants to single out Djokovic for punishment because he is a hero to the anti-vax movement.

No: Djokovic deserves to be punished. He tried to get around the law while other unvaccinated players who followed the rules dropped out of the tournament.

Or...? Djokovic is a man who hits a ball over a net for a living, it is crazy that we should make a fuss about him when the world is in crisis.