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Australian Open crowd boos at mention of coronavirus vaccines and Victorian government after Novak Djokovic’s win
Tennis Australia’s president was booed during the presentation ceremony at the Australian Open after mentioning the COVID-19 vaccine and the Victorian government.
Key points:
- A chorus of boos rang out at Melbourne Park during the presentation ceremony following the men’s single’s final
- After Tennis Australia president Jayne Hrdlicka mentioned “hope” with vaccines, the boos echoed through the arena
- More boos were raining down when Hrdlicka thanked the Victorian government
Restlessness in the crowd began during the speech Jayne Hrdlicka, who spoke after Novak Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open and 18th grand slam.
“With vaccinations on the way, rolling out in many countries around the world, it’s now a time for optimism and hope for the…
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