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THE Australian Open 2022 will go ahead without the world's best tennis player. Novak Djokovic will miss out on the competition where he has enjoyed the most success, winning nine times, after the Federal Court backed a decision by the country's immigration minister to cancel his visa . Djokovic said of the decision: "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 … [Read more...] about Why is Novak Djokovic not playing at the Australian Open and will he play at Wimbledon, the French Open and US Open?

Novak Djokovic: Vine clashes with caller defending tennis star Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info LORD ALAN SUGAR has applauded the Australian Government’s decision to deport Novak Djokovic after his appeal to remain in the country was overruled. Lord Alan Sugar took to his official Twitter account on Sunday to weigh in on the news of Novak Djokovic’s visa being cancelled for a second time since his arrival in Australia earlier this month. Related articles Death in Paradise's Ralf Little 'gutted' as he issues apology Amanda Holden sparks frenzy as she strips down to bodysuit No one is bigger than the rules or law Lord Alan Sugar … [Read more...] about Lord Sugar reacts to Novak Djokovic’s saga after tennis star ‘thrown out’ of Australia

Shamed tennis star Novak Djokovic has been spotted packing up and leaving Australia after a whirlwind week. The Serb has been fighting to stay in the country and defend his 2021 crown despite being accused of lying on his visa application and getting special privilege despite his vaccination status. Djokovic lost his final appeal on Sunday morning, one day before he was due to start the defence of his Australian Open crown. As such, the 35-year-old has been thrown out of the country and now faces a three-year ban with one minister calling the tennis star a “talisman of anti-vaccination sentiment”. Djokovic was captured by photographers as he left the country, with social media as divided as ever over the row. Djokovic could be seen with his team in the departure lounge at Melbourne airport as he awaits a flight back to Europe. This morning the Federal Court upheld a government decision to cancel the player's visa. Sunday's court hearing was before a … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic spotted at airport as shamed tennis star is kicked out of Australia

Novak Djokovic could avoid a three-year ban from Australia after being deported thanks to a loophole in the country's visa rules. The Serbian tennis star was deported from Australia on Sunday after having his visa cancelled for the second time due to the row surrounding his vaccination status. Djokovic has twice had his vaccination exemption revoked after entering the country without being fully vaccinated ahead of the Australian Open, which starts on Monday. Rules in Australia mean that he could face a ban of three years from entering the country again, but there is a way around that he could exploit. Under the country's Migration Act, someone that has been deported from Australia cannot be granted a visa while they are offshore for the next three years. This would prevent Djokovic from applying for a visa until the start of 2025 and means he would miss the next two Australian Opens. However, the ban can be waived in certain situations including … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic could avoid three-year Australia ban due to visa ‘loophole’

4 Novak Djokovic’s loss in a court of law is also a loss for the Australian Open, a loss for tennis fans and a loss for the sport as a whole. Setting aside, for a moment, everything that led to his deportation from Australia on Sunday — a fundamentally hard-to-fathom reason for any athlete to be forced to sit out any event — who wouldn’t want to see the player who dominated men’s Grand Slam tennis in 2021 competing for what would be a historic title to begin 2022? Unaccustomed to defeats on a big stage, especially lately, he could have pursued his 10th trophy at Melbourne Park, which would break his own record, and his 21st overall from all major championships, which would break the men’s mark he shares with Rafael Nadal (who is in Australia) and Roger Federer (who is not, following knee surgery). Instead, when play begins in Australia on Monday (Sunday in the U.S.), 2009 winner Nadal, as it turns out, will be the only past Australian Open … [Read more...] about Analysis: Novak Djokovic’s legal loss is loss for Open, fans

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for January 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Novak Djokovic’s fight to compete in the Australian Open came to a definitive end on Sunday after three Australian federal judges ruled in favor of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel the tennis champ's visa. Djokovic released a statement following the court’s ruling, saying he was "extremely disappointed" with the outcome and was "uncomfortable" that the coverage of the Grand Slam tournament had focused so heavily on his status as an unvaccinated player. DJOKOVIC OUT OF AUSTRALIAN OPEN AFTER LOSING DEPORTATION APPEAL "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," his statement read. "I respect … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic leaves Australia ‘extremely disappointed,’ ‘uncomfortable’ with Australian Open focus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player’s hopes of defending his Australian Open title. The Emirates plane carrying Djokovic touched down after a 13 1/2-hour flight from Melbourne, where he had argued in court he should be allowed to stay in the country and compete in the tournament under a medical exemption due to a coronavirus infection last month. Dubai International Airport was quiet early Monday morning as flights from the Australia and Asia began to arrive. Passengers wearing mandatory face masks collected their bags and walked out of the cavernous terminal. The first Muslim call to prayers before the sunrise echoed over the terminal. It wasn’t immediately clear where Djokovic planned to travel next. The Dubai Duty Free tennis tournament, which Djokovic won in 2020, doesn’t start until Feb. 14. Dubai, the commercial … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia

John Bishop jokes about Novak Djokovic Don't miss the best Christmas TV specials and biggest new releases for 2022 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Comedian John Bishop blasted Novak Djokovic on Saturday night’s instalment of ITV’s The John Bishop Show. He hit out at the tennis player, who has recently dominated headlines after losing his Australian visa. In a comical rant on the show, Bishop called out the sportsman over his recent behaviour. Related articles Emmerdale exit for Ryan Stocks as deadly secret exposed? Coronation Street exit for Dev Alahan as Bernie Winter murders him? Djokovic is now set to be deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country. … [Read more...] about ‘Behaved like a b***end’ Djokovic savaged as John Bishop unleashes rant on tennis star

John Bishop jokes about Novak Djokovic Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Australian judges rejected a challenge launched by the tennis player, after the government cancelled his visa on "health and good order grounds". The Australian immigration department initially cancelled the unvaccinated tennis star's visa, arguing that an acceptance of the player's vaccination status could encourage anti-vaccine sentiment. The decision means the nine-time champion will not be defending his title at the Australian Open, which begins on Monday. Related articles Djokovic is ‘political prisoner’ as Australia ‘loses the plot' Russia seeking … [Read more...] about ‘NoVax’ Djokovic becomes target of mocking memes after deportation saga

9 BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president called on Novak Djokovic to return to his native country on Sunday hours after the top-ranked tennis player lost his court battle to play at the Australian Open and was deported. Djokovic's final destination was not immediately clear. He left Australia after saying he was “disappointed” with losing his appeal against deportation and adding that he needs “some time to rest and to recuperate” after the 11-day saga. A masked Djokovic was photographed in an Melbourne airport lounge with two government officials in black uniforms. He left on an Emirates flight to Dubai, the same transit point he used when he flew to Australia on Jan. 6 after departing from Marbella, Spain. Djokovic released a statement shortly after three Australian Federal Court judges unanimously upheld a decision made on Friday by the country's immigration minister to cancel the 34-year-old Serb’s visa … [Read more...] about Serbia’s president urges Djokovic to come home