BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Reaction from social media and elsewhere to the Australian government denying No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic entry and the cancellation of his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to COVID-19 vaccination rules:
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"The world has been suffering enough to not follow the rules." — Rafael Nadal, who is tied with Djokovic and Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
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"If he had a fair exemption from the rule, well, he should be here; if he didn't, he shouldn't be here." — Daniil Medvedev, who is ranked No. 2 behind Djokovic on the men's tour