Novak Djokovic Wins Appeal Canceled Visa For Australia – Update

2nd UPDATE: Sunday, 10:30 PMAfter a lengthy hearing in Melbourne, Judge Anthony Kelly reversed Australian government’s decision to cancel tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa and ordered the player, who had been detained since his arrival in the country, be released. The judge found unreasonableness in how the border officials made the decision to revoke Djokovic’s visa.

UPDATED at 1:54 PM: Novak Djokovic’s entry to Australia has been denied after he initially was granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid.

After an hours-long delay at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport, a letter issued by the Australian government said the world’s No. 1-ranked player’s visa had been denied and he would be deported.

The Australian Border Force issued a statement Thursday to media outlets. “will continue to ensure that those who arrive at our border comply with our laws and entry requirements,”Djokovic is also an option “had access to his phone.”

“The ABF can confirm that Mr. Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and his visa has been subsequently cancelled,”The statement was as follows: “Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry or who have had their visa cancelled will be detained and removed from Australia.”

Djokovic shared on Instagram Tuesday that he received a medical exemption from getting vaccinated for Covid. Djokovic was now heading Down Under in order to defend his title at the Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on January 17. The Grand Slam tournament organizers confirmed that Djokovic had been granted an exemption. He will be allowed to play.

Meanwhile, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic shared his support for the country’s tennis star via Instagram.

“I just finished a phone conversation with Novak Djokovic,”He writes. “I told our Novak that the whole of Serbia is with him and that our authorities are taking all measures to stop the harassment of the best tennis player in the world in the shortest possible period. In accordance with all norms of international public law, Serbia will fight for Novak Djokovic, for justice and truth.”

He continued, “By the way, Novak is strong, as we all know him.”

Information that Djokovic received a medical exemption for the tournament sparked intense debate. Some people defended Djokovic’s right to privacy and freedom to choose, while others questioned the reasons for his request.

PREVIOUSLY, January 4Novak Djokovic will defend the title at the Australian Open this month, after he was granted a medical exemption to being vaccinated for Covid-19.

Djokovic made the announcement on Instagram, ending speculation that he would play in the Grand Slam. The world’s top tennis player has declined to reveal his vaccination status, and previously said he was not sure if he would compete at the tournament due to quarantine restrictions.

“I’ve spent fantastic quality time with my loved ones over the break and today I’m heading Down Under with an exemption permission. Let’s go 2022,”Djokovic posted a picture of himself and his luggage on Instagram along with a caption.

Djokovic will be allowed into the Australian Open according to organizers.

“Djokovic applied for a medical exemption which was granted following a rigorous review process involving two separate independent panels of medical experts,”The statement was as follows: (see below).

“One of those was the Independent Medical Exemption Review Panel appointed by the Victorian Department of Health. They assessed all applications to see if they met the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization guidelines.”

Djokovic won nine Australian Open titles in a row, including the three previous ones.

“Defending champion Djokovic will play for an incredible 10th Australian Open trophy — and a men’s record 21st major singles title — and will be the favorite in a draw which showcases 49 of the world’s top 50,” The tournament was calledIn a statement declaring the opening of the field.

A 20-time Grand Slam champion, Djokovic has won the Australian Open men’s singles title three years in a row and nine times in his career. The tournament will be held in Melbourne from January 17-30.

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