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The Djokovic Vaccination Charade

The Djokovic Vaccination Charade
Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev, at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 21, 2021. Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters
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The announcement that Novak Djokovic, the world’s number one ranked tennis player, had received a medical exemption from compulsory vaccination to enable him to participate in the Australian Open—since removed—was received in Australia with disbelief. Djokovic himself announced the news on social media on Tuesday, and Australians, including most sports commentators, reacted negatively to the information.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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