Earlier in this blog, our reporters Marc McGowan and Danny Russell had a lively debate about the possibility of having a Novak Djokovic statue at Melbourne Park.
But what do you think?
Should a statue of 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic be erected at Melbourne Park?Credit: Matt Golding
We asked you to send us your thoughts, and the results are in – a resounding “no” was the most popular view.
Here is what you had to say.
Leanne: A definite NO. Too many other tennis players deserve one.
Midge: It is not rocket science – the guy has won the most, 10 titles. I have never been a great fan, but the facts are in.
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Dale: If he were Australian, yes maybe, but as he isn’t, WHY??? Has the world gone completely nuts?
Anthony: No, he’s a professional tennis player playing for his own ambitions and high financial rewards. A statue to him at Melbourne Park is gratuitous and unwarranted.
Vicky: No, definitely only for Australian sportsmen!
Bruce: Djokovic is an all-time great, but Melbourne Park is not the appropriate place for recognising his achievements. One can’t ignore his shameful behaviour during COVID. It should be our Australian achievers who are honoured at Melbourne Park.
Ann: No – Djokovic should never be forgiven for his arrogant and disrespectful behaviour towards Victorians during COVID. Statues of sporting heroes should be of players who are technically highly skilled, but who are also beloved and inspirational, and whose memories the public wants to permanently enshrine. Djokovic is indisputably great at tennis-playing, but he is a divisive, polarising figure.
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