The Serbian tennis player arriving at Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade after he was deported from Australia. He now faces a potential ban from the French Open in May. – Reuters
TOP-ranked tennis star Novak Djokovic finally got his comeuppance for reckless behavior unbecoming of a global sports ambassador. Australia’s government deported him last week, and his exclusion from the Australian Open stalls Djokovic’s quest for a record 21 major championship titles.
Even if he does ultimately outshine rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the court, he has ensured he’ll forever walk in their shadows as players who recognise their roles as leaders on the world stage and who inspire fans young and old by behaving honorably and responsibly.
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