“They nailed Jesus to the cross and did all kinds of things with it.

He survived, and his spirit is still alive.

In the same way, they are trying to crucify Novak, underestimate him, bring him to his knees, do whatever they want with him, ”The Age quotes Djokovic, the elder.

Recall that Djokovic tried to enter Australia on a visa that does not allow for a medical exception from vaccination.

In this regard, the 20-time Grand Slam champion spent about six hours at the airport in an isolated room.

He is currently in a quarantine hotel and is awaiting a court ruling until January 10.

Djokovic may be banned from entering Australia for three years.

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament in 2022, will take place from 17 to 30 January in Melbourne.

Earlier, the President of Serbia called the possible deportation of Djokovic from Australia political harassment.