Novak Djokovic, ranked as the world’s No. 1 tennis player, has lost his final legal battle to stay in Australia and play in the Australian Open. He has been deported and has already left the …
Djokovic’s legal troubles stemmed from being unvaccinated against Covid-19, which is strictly monitored under Australia’s strict pandemic rules. A court unanimously dismissed Djokovic’s challenge of a government minister’s decision to cancel his visa.
After the ruling, Djokovic said he was “extremely disappointed” but respected the decision. He released his statement after three Federal Court judges unanimously upheld a decision made Friday by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke to cancel Djokovic’s visa on public interest grounds. His removal means that the player with the most Australian Open wins won’t be able to try for a 10th. Djokovic departed at 11 PM local time on a flight to Dubai.
“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,” Djokovic said in his statement. “I respect the Court’s ruling and I will cooperate with the relevant authorities in relation to my departure from the country.”
The ruling and Djokovic’s departure ends a battle that began at the Melbourne airport on Jan. 6. His visa was canceled on arrival.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Game, set, match: Novak Djokovic leaves Australia after losing second appealHours after a court decision to deport him, unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic left Australia on the eve of the Australian Open.
Lire la suite »
Novak Djokovic deported, will miss Australian OpenNovak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday.
Lire la suite »
EXPLAINER: How Djokovic Plans to Fight Deportation in CourtNovak Djokovic won his first legal round against Australian authorities who want to deport him.
Lire la suite »
Novak Djokovic Likely to be Deported, Miss Australian Open After Court Upholds Visa CancellationNovak Djokovic faces deportation from Australia after a court upheld a decision to cancel his visa, ending the tennis star’s bid to defend his Australian Open title.
Lire la suite »
Tennis Star Djokovic Loses Deportation Appeal in AustraliaNovak Djokovic’s hopes of playing at the Australian Open have been dashed after a court dismissed the top-ranked tennis star’s appeal against a deportation order
Lire la suite »
Novak Djokovic loses deportation appeal, won’t play in Australian OpenNovak Djokovic’s hopes of playing at the Australian Open were dashed Sunday after a court dismissed the top-ranked tennis star’s appeal against a deportation order.
Lire la suite »