Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Morning mail: Djokovic awaits fate, Omicron’s European ‘tidal wave’, respirators or cloth masks?

Wednesday: Andy Murray says the world No 1 has questions to answer. Plus: spice things up with a simple chilli oil recipe

Good morning. The world is waiting for news from Australia’s immigration minister, Alex Hawke, who has yet to decide the fate of Novak Djokovic. Covid is sweeping across Europe as health officials in Australia call for stronger public health messaging about ventilation.

Djokovic has been training with his coach in Melbourneas he awaits a verdict from Hawke. Australian Border Force is investigating whether he incorrectly declared he had not travelled for two weeks before his flight to Australia, despite social media posts showing him in Belgrade before flying out of Spain. The fiasco reveals a much larger problem with Australia’s borders, writes Ben Doherty. “In its incompetent handling of Djokovic’s case, the Australian government has exposed not just one bizarre case, but systemic, structural flaws in the way Australia treats those who arrive on its shores.” Other tennis stars are now speaking out about the situation, with Andy Murray suggesting Djokovic has questions to answer, and Marton Fucsovics saying: “I don’t think Novak has the right to be here.”

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