Zverev shared that after what was experienced, Novak Djokovic deserves to be sympathetic to share: “It is not easy for anyone. I think specially for him (Djokovic). He has a visa, then deprived when he comes here. After that, he won against court and was allowed to play.”
“Now he has to go home in Serbia. I think it is not easy to anyone, especially for him. It is difficult to say something, it is difficult to say the right things but in my opinion, he has suffered a lot.
However, Zverev said that in this incident, the media must sympathize and share with the Australian government because what they do with Djokovic just to protect the common rights. He emphasized: “Australia has been closed for nearly two years.”
“I understand that from that perspective, I understand the tough rules they set. I understand the views of the Australian people and the Australian government's view, but I also believe that there should be more communication between the government (state) Victoria and the Australian government before Novak here.”
“Once Novak comes here, it is clear that all these incidents will start when the government does not approve his visa. It is difficult for him to have the position as it is now, I think the whole world is talking about him.
“The whole world is talking about one of the greatest players, one of the greatest sports athletes ever existed. But they said in such a negative way, I found it very awkward.”
Finally, the German player said that the key to the problem is only unclear between the two sides. He said that if the connection and information provided before, this unfortunate incident would not happen.
Zverev said: “I think there should be a clarity. I understand the view that, if they say 'any player has not been vaccinated, he shouldn't be in Australia', he shouldn't come to this country. At that time, all this drama will not happen. From my perspective, I feel a bit sorry for him in the way the world talks about him.”
