The best thin he can do right now is withdraw (which if had done it right up front, it would be a non event and his reputation in tact)
As it is, the Aussies hate him and will give him a right hard time at the match*, his fellow pros have been less than supportive, in fact taking every opportunity to dig the knife in, and his box office value has plummeted. Of course that may well motivate him!
*Aussies usually worship sporting greats, but when they turn - boy its total and vicious.
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