The top-ranked tennis star released a statement shortly after three Federal Court judges unanimously upheld a decision made on Friday by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke to cancel the 34-year-old Serb’s visa on public interest grounds because he is not vaccinated for COVID-19.
Djokovic said he was “uncomfortable” that the focus had been on him since his visa was first canceled on arrival at Mebourne’s airport on Jan. 6.The decision likely means that Djokovic, who is not vaccinated for COVID-19, will remain in detention in Melbourne until he is deported. “Australia’s strong border protection policies have kept us safe during the pandemic, resulting in one of the lowest death rates, strongest economic recoveries, and highest vaccination rates in the world,” Hawke said in a statement.
“I will now be taking some time to rest and to recuperate, before making any further comments beyond this,” he said. The three judges heard the case over five hours on Sunday and announced their verdict two hours later. Djokovic’s visa was initially canceled on Jan. 6 by a border official who decided he didn’t qualify for a medical exemption from Australia’s rules for unvaccinated visitors.
Fixing the lead for you. Djokovic is brought back to the reality that he is no better than anyone else that lies on their Australian travel document.
Righteous!
About time ! Go home!!
Freedom of choice doesn’t mean freedom from the consequences of those choices. Safe travels Novak….
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Poor baby...
Some countries take this pandemic seriously unlike the United States.
Australian won and Novak Djokovic lost. No one is above the law or regulation. Djokovic needs ti be banned from tennis for a few years to warn egomaniacs.
Yes finally 🙌 he needs to follow the rules.
The choices you make, matter
He should have been banned entry days ago for not complying with rules ! He’s not above everyone. Well - done Australian justice 👍👍👍👍
Novak has won in the eyes of anyone who believes in freedom.
Stupid man. GetVaccinatedNow
Hooray! FQ him
This is right as a sign of respect for the other people who respect rules!! Well done!
mehdirhasan
Djokovic blames his team for misspelling his name Novax Djocovid on the passenger locator form.
He should publicly state that if he becomes ill, he will not go to the hospital and take up a hospital bed of a more deserving human being.
Australia has every right to not let Djokovic stay in the country, same as North Korea does. The issue is that Australia can’t organize an international sport tournament requiring people to be vaccinate because that’s what they feel is right. Let AO be only for Ozzies then.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic says he is disappointed that a court has dismissed his challenge to a deportation order and accepts that his hopes of playing at the Australian Open are dashed.
Novak is an idiot for not vaccinating
Bah-bye Novak, looking forward to the upcoming djocumentary featuring happy Clapper ScoMo & the Toothbrush (sweeping together whatever is left of Australia's international reputation & the Australian Open)
They may as well cancel the tournament then. It will be a hollow win for the one who supposedly does 'win' it.
mehdirhasan That's Novax Deportovic to you...
Who cares
Cue the Raylettes
mehdirhasan Novaxx, Noplay, Novak
He really owned the libs, dint he.
yippee!!😀😀
devinwhatley
He knew the odds were against him but he tried.
Губитник!
Bye!
Can't play in the US Open either, unless something changes.
Aww. Isn’t that a shame? Maybe he can go work for Trump. They have a lot of personality traits in common.
Bye bye Novak! You could have saved yourself the embarrassment by not lying on entry card and returned home when the Minister cancelled your Visa.
I can't see any country letting him in...he better get vaccinated.
All the “Let’s go Brandon” people: but his freedoms!!
It’s what he deserves
Unvaccinated should deported whatever they are
Yes. Well done Australia.
Buh bye👏🏻gohomenovak
Buhhh-byee.
Hahaaa Hahaaa Hahaaa Hahaaa hello to all Serbian especially the president lol told you so he is going to be sent home 🏡 lol
Every sport has rules. Same for international Tennis. Every other competitor in the tournament is playing by the rules.
He should’ve sucked it up and left a long time ago. It was never going to happen.
Good.
Now can we please focus on the other people locked up in that hotel? They’re situation is far more important than someone wanting to have a game of tennis.
Who cares. There's a catastrophe happening in Tonga I'm hoping and praying they are all safe.
Adios👋🏼👋🏼
If only the NFL had courage.
all these poor Australians that are happy about this 😅; it's because you were forced to take the shot and you think he should too..That's it. This is a win for big pharma, medical tyranny, endless jabs and pandemics and lockdowns. Not for science LOL
Sucks to suck.
Good...now go home
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