Novak Djokovic would be exposed to a fine or prison for breaking isolation, despite being infected with coronavirus

Novak Djokovic continues in the eye of the storm. The Serbian tennis player confessed that he gave an interview to journalists from the medium ‘L’Equipe’— on December 18— knowing that he had tested positive for coronavirus hours before.

The athlete explained that he did not want to look bad with the communicators and that he complied with security protocols at all times. “I was careful to maintain social distancing and I wore a mask, except when the photograph was taken,” he said in a letter

“Although I went home after the interview to isolate myself for the required period, on reflection, this was an error of judgment and I accept that I should have rescheduled this commitment”he added.

However, problems still continue for the popular ‘Nole’. According to ‘The Guardian’, the tennis player would be exposed to a fine or three years in jail in his country for breaking the mandatory social isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. According to information from the aforementioned media outlet, Djokovic violated article 248 of the Serbian penal code.

Djokovic already knows the rival to debut at the Australian Open

In the midst of uncertainty, due to the case of Novak Djokovic, the draw for the Australian Open 2022 was held. From the outset, the ceremony was delayed for an hour and four by the organization and then it took place, although with doubts as to whether the Serb will be deported. The truth is that the first classified in the ATP ranking already knows his opponent.

In the main draw at the Australian Open, ‘Nole’ will face his compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round. In any case, the athlete is still pending the decision of the Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke. On this subject, the local media indicated that there is still no date to know the resolution