Novak Djokovic receives backlash in Australia, says GB News Home and Security Editor Mark White

'There is negativity towards Novak Djokovic... I think for what the Australian people have had to put up with for two years or more now, where they have effectively been a nation in lockdown.'

GB News Home and Security Editor Mark White reports on the Novak Djokovic saga.

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[danielpotts]

The anger isn't towards Novak, it's towards all the shit rules lol. Novak is just shedding light on what a joke this all is.

[stephenskinner]

If people have followed the 'rules' and feel cheated because of Novak, who is now immune because he has recovered from SARS-CoV-2, then they should aim their displeasure at those that created the 'rules'. Novak didn't create this situation.

[veronicaperezmedia]

Don't listen to media spin! There's an incredible number of people in Australia that support Novak because we're tired of our authoritarian rulers. Those that are angry don't realise they're just asking for the abuse to continue

[daniellejovanovic]

How is Novak responsible for the harsh lockdowns in Australia? I live in Melbourne and do not blame Novak...these are stupid arguments.

[ShanganiHse]

Totally disagree - misinformation or blatant lie - the Australian citizens would love more than any to Novak to defeat their tyrannical gov

[denouncedmusic]

What a load of rubbish. The people are supporting him, this is a wonderful for them against their tyrannical government. He has fully embarrassed the Australian government and shown them for what they are. Go Novax!!!

[joeljamie]

Nah, I live over there and he has my full support.

[woodsmen]

As an Australian, I support Novak Djokovic.

Our government should be ashamed of themselves.

[vinnieriley]

Australian commenting here. I have no negative feelings towards him. Novak is just standing up for his rights. Plus good on him for humiliating the Australian government internationally. I think the anger is miss placed, it should be directed at the government for their actions this last two years. But so many Australians are absolutely terrified of the virus. Any idea of returning to normal is unthinkable.

[Mike-efkf]

We the Australian people stand with Novak. Our Federal and State Governments are unhinged and are not representative of the will of most Australians.

[bluejhaygrl]

Im Australian and Novak has my support, dont confuse the government with the general population. And those who are whinging are not worth mentioning, they have no brain at all.

[obiudeh-paul]

THREE OTHER PLAYERS ARE CURRENTLY IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE TOURNAMENT WITH THE SAME DISPENSATION WHICH NOVAC IS PUTTING FORWARD . SO HE DID NOT GET SPECIAL TREATMENT BUT THE STATE ACTING TYRANICALY. THE PEOPLE SHOULD BLAME THEMSELVES FOR ALLOWING THEIR FREEDOM TO BE TAKEN AWAY AND NOT HATE AT DJOKOVIC

[Taj]

The vast majority of us Aussies are with Novak all the way! Get you story straight GB News! The Federal and VIC governments are an absolute disgrace!

[Yentonian]

They should be angry at the government not Djokovic.

[ronniedixon]

Australia needs to take a look at itself. Djokovic rightly won they lost get over it.

[shanosummesteros]

The reason people in Australia are pissed is because they were forced to vaccinate to keep their jobs and Novak doesn't have to vaccinate to keep his. But, as an Aussie, my countrymen have it wrong - they should be pissed at their government for coercing them into vaccination.

[gibbopg]

I’m Aussie and I am appalled by his treatment. We have COVID derangement syndrome here.

[unfathomablebo]

What an unbelievably stupid interpretation of this story.

Aus introduced insane restrictions. A non-Australian travelled to Australia and was chewed out by the aformentioned insane restrictions, and the takeaway is that Australians are angry that they are obeying the insane restrictions so he must do too.

Not buying it.

[stephenskinner]

If many want Novak out then they are beyond help. Go home Novak and the AO will have lost a great player. You will have won a greater prize.

[bigboy]

The people who don't have Stockholm syndrome down under have no negativity towards Novak, Australia will eventually have to admit their government have seriously screwed up the pandemic management and have hurt a lot of people psychologically in the process.