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Djokovic Likely to Play in French Open

Published JAN 4 2022·Updated JAN 23 2023

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The Spin

Right narrative

Djokovic's Australian deportation revealed a hysteric fear of vaccine skepticism. With a 94% French vaccination rates, the rule relaxation will only improve life and the economy for the French.

Left narrative

Djokovic is using his status as a public figure to spread dangerous anti-vaxx sentiment - his example threatens the health of people more medically vunerable than him.

Political split

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Judge orders Djokovic be freed from immigration detention in Australia

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IndependentFEB 2022

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IndependentFEB 2022

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IndependentFEB 2022

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IndependentFEB 2022

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IndependentFEB 2022

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InfoWarsFEB 2022

Novak Djokovic detained again, fights deportation before Australian Open

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Martina Navratilova tells Novak Djokovic to ‘go home’ and walk away from Australian Open

IndependentFEB 2022

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IndependentFEB 2022

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BreitbartFEB 2022

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