Novak Djokovic: Why the superstar is now threatened with sanctions in Serbia after the immigration chaos in Australia

The Novak Djokovic case has become more confusing every day.

The Serbian’s positive PCR test, in particular, is making waves. According to his own information, Djokovic tested positive for the corona virus on December 16. He later justified his exemption from the compulsory vaccination in Australia.

For the next two days after the test, that was World number one but on the road at events – partly without mask, as the photos show. Among other things, Djokovic had an appointment with the French sports newspaper “L’Équipe” on December 18.

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“Although I went home after the interview and went into isolation for the prescribed length of time, after thinking more carefully, that was a misjudgment and I understand that I should have postponed this commitment,” the Belgrade man admitted via Twitter .

Prime Minister Brnabic: Sanctions possible

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, on the other hand, spoke to the “BBC” of a “clear violation” of the isolation rules if the superstar had appeared publicly with the knowledge of the infection. “The responsible institutions would then check what the sanctions look like,” the head of state continued.

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the “BBC” quotes Serbian lawyersreferring to Article 248 of the Criminal Code in Serbia. As a result, if the isolation rules are disregarded, there is a risk of up to three years in prison in the worst case. Such a sentence is unlikely, however.

At the same time, however, there are also doubts about the authenticity of the positive test from December 16. An antibody test that Djokovic referred to the border officials cannot be found in the affidavit.

Manipulated PCR test at Djokovic?

And things could get more complicated. the “Spiegel” and the IT expert group “Zerforschung” checked the PCR test results and discovered a possible contradiction.

A code containing a “Unix timestamp” can be found on the result document. This information can be used to tell when the respective document was created.

Accordingly, the positive PCR test has a higher “Unix timestamp” than the negative test from December 22nd. When converted, the positive result was not made on December 16 but on December 26. So four days after the negative test.

This assumption has not been proven, it is always explosive – because the tests, the results and the exact dates determine whether the medical exemption for Djokovic is correct. The record Grand Slam champion in Australia applied for this and got it approved.

Djokovic must continue to fear the Australian Open

This would allow participation in the Australian Open, which begins on January 17th, without vaccination. Djokovic also cleared another obstacle, the temporary cancellation of his visa, through a court decision.

The 34-year-old is currently preparing for his first round match against Miomir Kecmanovic in Melbourne – if it takes place at all. Because Djokovic still has to fear one thing: that Immigration Secretary Alex Hawke makes use of his rightsto revoke the issued visa.