Djokovic, who won nine Australian Open titles, was spending his third day at an immigration detention hotel on Thursday after authorities revoked his visa, which was backed by a medical exemption from the country’s vaccination requirements.
Chasing a record 21st place, the 34-year-old is challenging his refusal to enter the country. Grand Slam Title.
Kyrgios said he expects the turmoil to have little effect on Djokovic’s preparations for the first major event of the season.
“If he is allowed to play the Australian Open, I don’t want a hold on him,” the Australian told reporters at Sydney’s Olympic Park on Saturday ahead of next week’s Sydney. Tennis Classic.
“He’s going to be very determined to play well, and stick with what everyone else is going through. And I don’t want that Novak any more.
“I think he will have no problem preparing. I think it’s just extra fuel for him, in my opinion.
“We all know how good of a competitor he is. You can’t be that kind of great champion without overcoming some adversity like that.”
Having emerged as an unlikely ally for Kyrgios Djokovic, the pair have been sharing an uneasy relationship since colliding in quarantine conditions ahead of last year’s Australian Open.
But after lawyers tried to secure Djokovic’s release, the federal border force said he was unable to justify the grounds for a strict exemption. COVID-19 vaccination requirements, Kyrgios has criticized the treatment of the Serbs.
“There’s a bit of a glitch in what’s happening, and I don’t think we’ve gone about it the right way,” he said.
“I hope this is all sorted out as soon as possible. We need him here for the game, it’s that simple. He’s one of the most influential sports people, probably ever.”
“If he’s ready to play and he’s allowed to play, I think it’s kind of good for our game because there probably won’t be as many views at the Australian Open as if he’s able to play.” Were Ever.
“I feel for him now. Like it’s not really human, right, what’s going on? His life is probably pretty tough, and I know how it is.
“I hope this all gets resolved soon.”
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