Novak Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with Australia court decision

The Australian Open fate of the man.

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The court decision to deport him from Australia was a blow to Novak's defence of the Australian Open.

The government canceled the visa of the unvaccinated Serb because of public health reasons.

The world number one says he will respect the ruling and cooperate with the authorities.

He said he would be taking some time to rest.

The chance to win a record 21st men's Grand Slam title, moving him clear of Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer for the first time, was what the Serbian wanted.

Nadal is the only one of the three playing at the park. He is out with a knee injury.

The decision ends the legal dispute over whether or not the player would be able to play.

He was held in an immigration hotel after his visa was revoked when he arrived in Australia. Australia's immigration minister canceled his visa again on Friday, despite the decision being overturned on procedural grounds.

The sport could learn from the saga and move on, Andy Murray said.

The decision by the Association of Tennis Players marked the end of a deeply regrettable series of events.

All players were recommended to be vaccine free and it wished them well.

What else did he say?

The court's decision means that the recent domination by Novak Djokovic at the opening Grand Slam of the season is over.

The Serb had won the past three Australian Open titles and was hoping to win a record 10th this year.

He said he would be taking some time to rest and recuperate before making any further comments.

The decision to dismiss my application for judicial review of the decision to cancel my visa means that 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 Australia.

The focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all 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 would like to thank my family, friends, team, supporters, fans and my fellow Serbians for their continued support. You have all been a source of strength for me.

What has his teammates thought of him?

Since they were children, Murray and Djokovic have competed against each other for the sport's biggest prizes.

He said that it is not good for the tournament because it is better when all of the top players are in the event.

I have known Novak since we were 12 years old, he is someone I respect and have competed against.

I don't like that he is in this situation and I don't like that he has been in jail.

The situation has not been good for anyone. It feels like everything happened last minute and that's why it's a mess.

Hopefully that won't happen at other events, there is no other situation like that.

I don't want that for Novak, I hope it is done now.

Australian player Nick Kyrgios, who has been critical of the Serbian in the past, used a facepalm on Sunday after the decision was announced.

Last week, the country's handling of the visa dispute was said to be "really bad" and urged officials to do better.

What does it mean for the men's draw?

The men's singles draw has been rearranged because of the not playing of Novak Djokovic on Monday.

A lucky loser who has lost in the final round of qualification will be entered into the draw if the top seed is withdrawn after Monday's order of play is released.

Italy's Salvatore Caruso, who is ranked 150th in the world, will play Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic.

Tennis Australia respects the decision of the Federal Court.

We wish all the players the best of luck at the Australian Open in 2022.

The leading men's seed is Russia's Daniil Medvedev, who beat Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the US Open.