Novak Djokovic Statement: “I Am Extremely Disappointed With The Court Ruling”

by Staff | January 16th, 2022, 12:15 pm
  • 2 Comments

Following the decision to uphold the Minister of Immigration’s decision to cancel his Australian visa, Novak Djokovic released the following statement:

“I would like to make a brief statement to address the outcomes of today’s Court hearing. I will now be taking some time to rest and to recuperate, before making any further comments beyond this.

“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.

“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.”


You Might Like:
Appeal Delayed! Maria Sharapova Won’t Be At The Olympics Or The US Open
WTA Statement On Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic Has Been Deported, He’s On An Emirates Flight To Dubai
Novak Djokovic Makes Statement About US Open Default On Social Media
Marin Cilic Reinstated From Doping, Will Play Paris

Don't miss any tennis action, stay connected with Tennis-X

Get the FREE TX daily newsletter

2 Comments for Novak Djokovic Statement: “I Am Extremely Disappointed With The Court Ruling”

Van Persie Says:

Dear Nole,

Apart of meeting that guy from L’equipe on 18th of December, you did nothing wrong.

Am proud, that you did your best and put a great fight during the last 2 weeks. I also did learn a lot while supporting you, thank you for that.

Time for you, your family, team and fans to get some rest😉


BT Says:

Dear Nole,

Apart from meeting that guy from L’equipe, attending events when there was a good chance you were positive, travelling to Spain while you should have been isolating, lying on Australian visa papers and taking the attention and spotlight off all the other players, you did nothing wrong.

Top story: Sinner Swallows Up Zverev For Second Straight Australian Open, 3rd Slam