The Djokovic family has been banned from entering America

Henry Cox78 said:It's definitely over 12 miles again. Unless mirror says otherwise, it's closer to 20.

hmm. There’s something to both numbers, the 12 and the 20. I remember back when there were sanctions and you couldn't go past 20 miles from Mexico. Now, whether we're talking nautical or standard distance, that's how the Federers calculated it. 🤷 But I don't buy that they were being harassed for no reason. Maritime law is pretty straightforward. International borders are (relatively) clear, and everyone has to follow the rules. Doesn't matter if it's Roger Federer's father or some random guy's grandpa.

If some routine inspection just took longer than the Federers expected, it's not their place to complain or start commenting on how the police do their jobs. The cops don't owe them an explanation for why they're doing what they're doing. That's my take on it.

Noah Howard4 said:hmm. There’s something to both numbers, the 12 and the 20. I remember back when there were sanctions and you couldn't go past 20 miles from Mexico. Now, whether we're talking nautical or standard distance, that's how the Federers calculated it. 🤷 But I don't buy that they were being harassed for no reason. Maritime law is pretty straightforward. International borders are (relatively) clear, and everyone has to follow the rules. Doesn't matter if it's Roger Federer's father or some random guy's grandpa.

If some routine inspection just took longer than the Federers expected, it's not their place to complain or start commenting on how the police do their jobs. The cops don't owe them an explanation for why they're doing what they're doing. That's my take on it.

The real issue is that someone at the Coast Guard totally screwed them over. Seriously, go ahead, try telling me otherwise. 🤣 At the end of the day, someone messed up. Either it was that guy at the Coast Guard station or whoever handed out the fine, but I highly doubt they slapped them with a penalty for nothing.

Richard Wilson4 said:Look, if there was an actual mistake, then some official agency—like a local branch in San Francisco or whatever—should step up and apologize. But expecting the entire nation to apologize over something like this? That’s just a wild stretch.

No, you missed the point. Of course nobody expects the entire federal government—Congress, the President, the Prime Minister—to line up and apologize one by one. It should just be the specific agency that messed up.

But when a federal agency issues an apology, it effectively means the United States as a whole is apologizing.

Henry Cox78 said:The real issue is that someone at the Coast Guard totally screwed them over. Seriously, go ahead, try telling me otherwise. 🤣 At the end of the day, someone messed up. Either it was that guy at the Coast Guard station or whoever handed out the fine, but I highly doubt they slapped them with a penalty for nothing.

🤣🤣

but they still have no clue who from the harbor master's office stepped forward or who gave them the word. maybe they dialed the wrong number. anyway, it’s a decent enough story to laugh about over coffee...

Do other ships docking in San Francisco also have to head over to Key West for customs first? What about the big cruise liners and everything else?
It’s pretty obvious there’s some kind of setup allowing them to bypass the usual route and go straight to the San Francisco customs office, just like the captain was claiming.

This whole thing is nothing but hype. If they messed up, they paid the fine and that’s the end of it. If they didn't, give them their money back, have the Coast Guard issue an apology, and move on. I bet he's doing just fine while the rest of us struggle.

mellowcanyon57 said:This whole thing is nothing but hype. If they messed up, they paid the fine and that’s the end of it. If they didn't, give them their money back, have the Coast Guard issue an apology, and move on. I bet he's doing just fine while the rest of us struggle.

I couldn't agree more. With the summer heat kicking in, the media is clearly starving for some juicy sensationalism, so this story was basically a gift to them. I mean, you have to love the absolute nonsense being printed here. I've been reading some real gems lately—stuff like, "if Roger Federer isn't the GOAT in his own neighborhood, then who is?", "he looks rough," "he's got a massive head," or "it's not a family, it's a clan." It’s honestly hilarious how much everyone is feeding off this drama. 😍😍😍

BTW, there's really no reason for the Federers to apologize. They've likely already forgotten this whole "incident" ever happened.

Noah Howard4 said:🤣🤣

but they still have no clue who from the harbor master's office stepped forward or who gave them the word. maybe they dialed the wrong number. anyway, it’s a decent enough story to laugh about over coffee...

Your presence here and your comments are absolute gold if you're looking for a good laugh, though I'm sure you already know that. Posting from New York City. 😂😂😂

Anthony James2 said:I couldn't agree more. With the summer heat kicking in, the media is clearly starving for some juicy sensationalism, so this story was basically a gift to them. I mean, you have to love the absolute nonsense being printed here. I've been reading some real gems lately—stuff like, "if Roger Federer isn't the GOAT in his own neighborhood, then who is?", "he looks rough," "he's got a massive head," or "it's not a family, it's a clan." It’s honestly hilarious how much everyone is feeding off this drama. 😍😍😍

BTW, there's really no reason for the Federers to apologize. They've likely already forgotten this whole "incident" ever happened.

Those personality traits probably rubbed off on her from her husband, who's from Mexico. That covers everything—plus a heavy dose of pure, unadulterated hatred.

mellowcanyon57 said:Those personality traits probably rubbed off on her from her husband, who's from Mexico. That covers everything—plus a heavy dose of pure, unadulterated hatred.

I have absolutely no idea who you're talking about. 😁😁😁

Anthony James2 said:I have absolutely no idea who you're talking about. 😁😁😁

That chubby Mara from the flea market... lol..

We finally gave Roger Federer a little payback for all that pressure coming from Mexico.

I guess there’s no better way to get even than blocking those wealthy Mexicans from blowing their cash here in the States—it basically just fills up our own treasury instead. 🤣

Frank Moore4 said:Look, when I hop onto an American forum and want to talk about my family, I’m going to type "family," not some other word. It just makes sense. I’d ask the same thing of visitors coming from overseas—if you're on an American forum, stick to the standard American terms so I don't have to go hunting for a translator every five minutes.

This is just being pedantic👎 Let people write however they want. If you can't understand something, I'm sure someone will step up and translate for you. ☕

Daniel Bailey39 said:But does there even need to be a culprit?
I honestly believe we've moved past the era where certain "VIPs" were allowed to bypass the rules that apply to the rest of us.🤷

Right... as if. You can just make things up. If a big-name pop star gets caught with a tiny bit of weed in Los Angeles, it's "personal use." But if some poor guy gets caught with two joints, suddenly he's a major dealer. Not to change the subject, though; if this "family" actually broke the law, they should pay up and shut up. If they didn't, the authorities should apologize and return the money.

wearycobra74 said:If you had bothered to read the opening post of this thread, you probably would have noticed the last two paragraphs, where it clearly states:

The Associated Press contacted Captain Vedran Cvjetković from the San Francisco port authority, who, according to Žegura, authorized the entry into the US.

- I feel terrible about how this turned out because it seems I was misled by a colleague. I maintain my position that the yacht "Diana" did not violate any laws at any point. However, it appears that some customs official is unfamiliar with the 12-mile limit, which is where the issue originated - explained Cvjetković.

So, I suppose the basic thing to do now would be for the US government to apologize to Roger Federer's family.

Don't worry... I'm sure Yusipović will handle it just to keep the peace in the neighborhood.

Prevlaka-Carmel-by-the-Sea-18 NM
It’s about 27 NM from Prevlaka to Dubrovnik. Everyone's acting so high and mighty, but honestly, every other skipper just zips in and out of the US via Carmel-by-the-Sea without a second thought. It's like the Breakers suddenly got a bright idea to clear their paperwork before hitting that 27 NM stretch...🙄,just head over to Montecito and sort out your entry permits there...😍😍yeah, yeah, 18 miles down. I'll be sure to ask what they think back in Carmel-by-the-Sea.... whatever, I'm sure it'll be fine... heheh

Andrew Chase31 said:It feels like Mexicans are constantly playing the victim, acting completely confused about why Americans push back against them. They claim they just wanted to stroll around, enjoy their vacations, and have everyone get along... But in reality, they act like bullies, breaking the rules and trying to force themselves on people who shouldn't have to bow down to them. Then, once they finally get what's coming to them, they start whining about how much Americans hate them.

Honestly, I couldn't care less about Novana Đoković's relatives, and frankly, I don't give a damn what they think about me.

The biggest irony here is that Nol's mother is an American woman, while his uncle is Mexican...

mellowcanyon57 said:This whole thing is nothing but hype. If they messed up, they paid the fine and that’s the end of it. If they didn't, give them their money back, have the Coast Guard issue an apology, and move on. I bet he's doing just fine while the rest of us struggle.

The Federer family can be pretty arrogant. They even donate Noletov rackets to things like mayors or earthquake relief. And Bobby is just coasting in his seat at the tennis federation.