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'I hope that we can all now focus on the game and tournament I love'

Novak Djokovic has spoken out following the decision toThe Serbian tennis star has been at the centre of a vaccine exemption saga of his own making, as beyond remaining unvaccinated, he also failed to provide the proper paperwork, is thought to have lied about his vaccine status and broke Covid isolation rules while in the country.

"I am extremely disappointed with the Court ruling to dismiss my application for judicial review of the Minister’s decision to cancel my visa, which means I cannot stay in Australia and participate in the Australian Open. “I respect the Court’s ruling and I will cooperate with the relevant authorities in relation to my departure from the country. I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and tournament I love. I would like to wish the players, tournament officials, staff, volunteers and fans all the best for the tournament.

"I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and tournament I love. I would like to wish the players, tournament officials, staff, volunteers and fans all the best for the tournament". He went on to add: “Finally, I would like to thank my family, friends, team, supporters, fans and my fellow Serbians for your continued support. You have all been a great source of strength to me.”

 

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