Novak Djokovic Confirms He Will Not Compete in Australian Open and is Set to Be Deported

Posted on the 16 January 2022 by Maxiel

Novak Djokovic confirms he's OUT of the Australian Open and shall be deported saying he's 'extremely disappointed with the court ruling' after judges unanimously agreed his visa may very well be cancelled

Novak Djokovic has confirmed he is not going to compete within the Australian Open and is about to be deported after it was unanimously agreed his visa could be cancelled.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion issued a quick assertion shortly after it was introduced he had misplaced the case in Federal Courtroom, simply earlier than 6pm on Sunday.

The tennis famous person mentioned he was 'extraordinarily dissatisfied' with the court docket ruling and mentioned he could be taking a while to relaxation and recuperate.

'I'm extraordinarily dissatisfied with the Courtroom ruling to dismiss my utility for judicial overview of the Minister's resolution to cancel my visa, which implies I can't keep in Australia and take part within the Australian Open,' the assertion learn.

'I respect the Courtroom's ruling and I'll cooperate with the related authorities in relation to my departure from the nation.

'I'm uncomfortable that the main focus of the previous weeks has been on me and I hope that we will all now concentrate on the sport and match I like.'

Djokovic mentioned he wished all of the gamers, match officers, employees, volunteers and followers the most effective within the upcoming Grand Slam.

'Lastly, I want to thank my household, mates, group, supporters, followers and my fellow Serbians in your continued help,' the participant concluded.

'You've all been an awesome supply of power to me.'