The reasoning for keeping him out has shifted to 'public interest'

People do realize there are other unvaxxed players in that tourney?

https://tennishead.net/theyre-here-australian-open-chief-reveals-participation-of-unvaccinated/

My point being, the rules should be the same for everyone

Felt like they were making an example of him because of his anti-vaxx stance

If the lie is a violation, cool, but say that