With his departure, the Aussie open has lost its luster. If there were some other top level pull outs, it send a statement.
If I were him, I’d never go back and bash them at every opportunity. My only concern is the other weakling countries will do something similar with their COVID induced hysteria.
The next big tournament is the French Open in May. Who knows what the status of Covid will be then but given Macrons current stance on vaccinations I doubt Novak will be able to play. All those who may end up winning because the #1 player in the world has been eliminated due to not acknowledging natural immunity will forever have their titles questionrd.