The WTA released a statement about Renata Voracova‘s unexpected deportation from Australia, reinstating that the Czech doubles player followed all the rules and procedures to get a medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination and entry into the country.
The WTA pointed out that all tennis players should get vaccinated and that they fully support Australian immigration policies. However, they deemed “unfortunate” the recent miscommunication in the Australian government:
The complications experienced over the past few days where athletes have followed the approved and authorized process of receiving a medical exemption for entry into the country are unfortunate.