Andy Murray dismayed by Novak Djokovic's 'really bad' situation

Andy Murray has lost four Australian Open finals.

Andy Murray says he's dismayed by the plight of Novak Djokovic, who is trying to get into Australia.

The Serbian tennis player was denied entry to the country because of vaccine rules, and is now appealing against deportation.

The world's number one is currently in a facility.

"I think everyone is shocked by it," said Murray, who will also play at the tournament.

I'm going to say two things about it. I hope that Novak is okay. I have a good relationship with him and I hope he's doing well.

It's not good for tennis at all and I don't think it's good for anyone involved. I don't think it's good.

The Australian government tried to delay his deportation, but the court hearing will begin at 10:00 local time.

Murray's comments came after Australian player Nick Kyrgios said his country's handling of the dispute had been "really bad".

If he wanted to, Nadal said, he could play without a problem.

The Park Hotel is where the latest twist in the visa row took place.

If a person is not double-vaccinated or has a medical exemption from having the jabs, they cannot enter Australia.

While foreigners can apply for a visa online, they still have to clear immigration at the airport.

Many people who have been living under strict Covid rules in the country were upset that a medical exemption was given to Novak Djokovic, who has said he is opposed to vaccination.

Australia's federal government canceled his visa when he arrived. The lawyers for the tennis player are appealing on the basis that he fulfilled the criteria for a vaccine exemption.

The Australian government insists only residents qualify for this exemption, despite the fact that this was confirmed by a test on December 16.

Photographs on the player's social media show him in Belgrade around the time of his positive test.

While he waits for a final decision, his lawyers have asked that he be moved from the immigration hotel where he is being held to a more suitable place that would allow him to train before the Australian Open.

Tennis news is sent to your phone.