Andy Murray Calls Djokovic's Case Harms The Sports World

Novak Djokovic (Twitter @djokernole)

JAKARTA - British tennis player Andy Murray also commented on the case that befell Novak Djokovic. He considered, the Serbian tennis player has harmed the world of sport.

Djokovic is currently in trouble after refusing to disclose his vaccination status but claims to have received a medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement in order to compete and defend his title at the Australian Open which starts on 17 January.

Quoted from Antara, Monday, January 10, the world number one is currently still in Melbourne since his arrival on Tuesday last week even though his visa has now been revoked.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on his official Twitter account, which wrote: "Djokovic's visa has been canceled. Regulations are rules, especially when they relate to our border issues. No one gets privileged from this rule."

But Djokovic's legal team has appealed the revocation of the visa and his trial will take place Monday.

Murray also admitted that he was surprised by what happened to his colleague.

"I think everyone is shocked by this. I wish Novak well. I know him well and have a good relationship..." the former world number one told local Australian media, as quoted by Reuters on Sunday.

"This incident is not very good for the sport of tennis, and I don't think it is good for everyone involved," he continued.

"I need to wait and hear the exact situation before commenting further because I think it would be unfair with the amount of speculation going on at the moment."