Novak Djokovic's response to heckler's nasty attack at Australian Open is PERFECTION



Serbian superstar tennis player Novak Djokovic is no stranger to criticism. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was severely ridiculed and banned from competing in several of the world’s biggest tournaments for refusing to take the vaccine.

Back in 2022, he told a BBC reporter in what’s now a famous interview that being barred from competing was “the price [he was] willing to pay” to maintain autonomy over his body.

“The principles of decision-making on my body are more important than any title,” he said confidently, despite the interviewer’s apparent disapproval.

Today, Djokovic is revered by many as an anti-vax hero.

However, there are some out there who believe in the infallibility of the vaccine and continue to condemn the athlete’s decision. This was evident during a match that took place over the weekend during the Australian Open.

Dave Rubin plays a clip of Djokovic’s response to a heckler in the crowd who brazenly shouted, “Get vaccinated!”

Without reacting, Djokovic scored what is called an ace — a serve that is hit so perfectly the opponent cannot even come close to returning it.

“That's what it's all about — standing up for what you believe and doing what you think is right,” says Dave.

To see Djokovic’s epic shot for yourself, check out the clip below.


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Novak Djokovic's Response to Heckler's Nasty Attack Is Perfect

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Tennis star Camila Giorgi among high-profile Italians accused of faking vaccine papers



A doctor was arrested last year in northeastern Italy for allegedly doling out fake COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination certificates. Italian pro-tennis star and lingerie model Camila Giorgi, 31, is now under investigation on suspicion of being one of the doctor's high-profile clients.

If physician Daniela Grillon's admissions to investigators are true, then Giorgi competed in several international tennis competitions under the false pretense that she was was vaccinated.

What are the details?

Daniela Grillon was arrested in Vincenza in February 2022 and charged with doling out fake serums and vaccination records, reported Tennis365.

Grillon claims to have faked vaccinations for hundreds of people, including the popular Italian musician Francesca Calearo, who goes by "Madame," and the Giorgi family.

The doctor said that she could "confirm with [absolute] certainty that none of the vaccines against the Giorgi family have actually been administered."

"The Giorgi family has been under treatment with me for a long time. Camila Giorgi suffered from the so-called 'tennis elbow,'" Grillon told Corriere del Veneto. "Shortly before the beginning of summer, she had come asking for the possibility of obtaining false proof of all the mandatory vaccines, as well as the COVID vaccine."

Giorgi, who has over 400 wins on tour under her belt plus three singles titles, played in the Australian Open in 2022, which required athletes to produce vaccine certificates. She reached the third round, losing to Ash Barty, rated number one in the world.

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic was precluded defending his title at the same competition, having been deported from Australia over his refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The BBC indicated that Djokovic was initially granted a medical exemption to enter Australia, having been naturally infected with the virus in December 2021. Despite his potential natural immunity, the country's border force detained him and had his visa revoked.

Extra to the Australian Open, which will now allow athletes to compete even if they test positive for COVID-19, Giorgi competed at several competitions, including the Grand Slam in Australia, the National Bank Open in Canada, and the US Open.

Both the U.S. and Canada required that travelers be vaccinated to enter the country at the time of Giorgi's entry.

While Giorgi is set to compete in the Australian Open on Jan. 16, proof that she provided false documents could get her ejected from the country.

The Women's Tennis Association is monitoring the situation and following the investigation by Italian police, reported Fox Sports.

Others, athletes included, have previously attempted to avoid being vaccinated.

In December 2021, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown and two other NFL players received suspensions for flouting pandemic protocols. Brown allegedly used a fake vaccination card.

In the same month, an Italian man tried to get a real vaccination certificate with a fake arm.

CNN reported that a 50-year-old in northern Italy tried to pass a silicone arm off as his own at a vaccination clinic. While the veteran nurse administering the shot jabbed the fake arm, she quickly realized her mistake and castigated her patient.

Chloe Mrozak of Illinois attempted to travel to Hawaii in August 2021 with a fake vaccine card, but raised eyebrows with a typo on the document. Moderna was spelled "Maderna."

Australian Open Censors Fans’ ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Shirts, Raising Questions About Tournament’s Chinese Sponsorship

In 2018, Chinese liquor company Luzhou Laojiao signed 'one of the biggest sponsorship deals in the Australian Open's history.'

Fans at Australian Open forced to remove shirts that say 'Where is Peng Shuai?'



Tennis Australia, the governing body of tennis in Australia, cracked down on fans at the Australian Open who were demonstrating support for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

What is the background?

Peng became the center of an international story in November after she accused Chinese Communist Party member Zhang Gaoli, a former top leader of the CCP, of sexual assault. The accusation, which was made in a post on Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo, was quickly purged.

Peng then disappeared from public life, and despite possibly staged appearances in state media, human rights observers and tennis professionals across the country have been speaking out about Peng's safety.

What happened?

Tennis fans attending the Australian Open were allegedly told by security, and then by police officers, on Saturday that wearing T-shirts that say "Where is Peng Shuai?" and displaying a banner with the same slogan were not allowed. The fans were told to remove the shirts.

A TikTok video shows event security telling the demonstrators their shirts were not allowed inside the event. The video later shows police officers confronting the demonstrators, confirming what security had said. According to the police officer, Tennis Australia rules prohibited the shirts and banner under a rule about "political slogans."

"The Australian Open does have a rule that there can't be any political slogans," the police officer said, "it's a rule that it's a condition of entry."

"Tennis Australia does set the rules, and regardless of what you're saying — and I'm not saying you can't have those views — but I am saying that Tennis Australia sets the rules here," he explained.

Interestingly, journalists can ask questions about the Peng Shuai situation to players, but fans, seemingly, aren't allowed to.... \n\n#AusOpenpic.twitter.com/SCqNlH2bOx
— Matt Walsh (@Matt Walsh) 1642899018

What did Tennis Australia say?

The organization claimed in a statement that its "primary concern" was Peng's safety, but defended its policy.

"Under our ticket conditions of entry we don't allow clothing, banners or signs that are commercial or political," the statement said. "Peng Shuai's safety is our primary concern. We continue to work with the WTA and global tennis community to seek more clarity on her situation and will do everything we can to ensure her well-being."

If You’re A Tennis Star, Being Unvaxxed Is As Scandalous As Being Disappeared By A Communist Government

Not only are media pearl-clutching as much over Djokovic as they did over Peng Shuai, this time they're on the authoritarians' side.

Australian Government Admits Letting Djokovic Stay Would’ve Undermined COVID Police State

Australian officials admitted the decision to deport Djokovic was based on fears that letting him stay would've damaged their police powers.

Novak Djokovic faces deportation from Australia again, this time because his presence may 'excite anti-vaccination sentiment'



Men's world number-one tennis player Novak Djokovic had his visa application revoked by the Australian government a second time due to his being unvaccinated against COVID-19. The Serbian tennis star now faces deportation once again and will be unable to defend his title at the 2022 Australian Open unless he can win a last-minute appeal.

The Guardian reported that Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on Friday used his ministerial discretion to revoke Djokovic's visa on public interest grounds, saying his presence at the tournament could "excite anti-vaccination sentiment."

In a statement, the minister reportedly said he canceled the visa "on health and good order grounds, [and] on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so." He added that Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government "is firmly committed to protecting Australia's borders, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic."

The order was given just three days prior to the grand slam tournament, which Djokovic has won a record nine times. Its close proximity to the first match makes it unlikely that the tennis player will be able to compete.

Immediately following the order, Djokovic’s attorney, Nicholas Wood, proposed a hearing to consider overturning the cancellation. He argued there was "no rational basis" for the conclusion and noted that Hawke’s reasoning was "radically different" from the reason for the first cancellation.

Last week, Djokovic was stopped at the Australian border and held in a room guarded by police after landing in Melbourne en route to the tournament grounds at Melbourne Park.

Though unvaccinated, he had been granted a vaccine exemption by Tennis Australia, the country's governing body for the sport, allowing him to compete. The exemption was also approved by the Victoria state government. But the national government and the Australian Border Force essentially overruled the exemption and refused to sponsor his visa.

According to ESPN, Djokovic spent four nights in an immigration detention hotel before a judge overturned the ruling and ordered his release. That same judge, Anthony Kelly, will reportedly preside over the new appeal, but Djokovic's fate remains uncertain.

The sports outlet said Djokovic will remain free Friday night but will have to return to immigration detention when he meets with Australian Border Force officials Saturday morning. It also noted that deportation from Australia can lead to a three-year ban from the country, though that ban can be waived in certain circumstances.

In response to the news, Prime Minister Morrison praised his immigration minister's actions, citing the suffering that Australians have had to endure throughout the pandemic and the lengths they have gone to in order to slow the virus' spread.

"This pandemic has been incredibly difficult for every Australian, but we have stuck together and saved lives and livelihoods. ... Australians have made many sacrifices during this pandemic, and they rightly expect the result of those sacrifices to be protected," Morrison reportedly said in a statement. "This is what the Minister is doing in taking this action today."

Everyone at the Australian Open — including players, staff, and spectators — is required to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Acceptable reasons for receiving an exemption are acute major medical conditions, serious adverse reaction to a previous dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or evidence of a COVID-19 infection within the past six months.

There has been much speculation over the reason for Djokovic's exemption, though many believe it to be infection within the previous six months. That has not been confirmed, however.