Tennis - Answer unsuccessful: Djokovic suffers defeat in court

Game Over: Novak Djokovic Objection against the cancellation of his visa had no success. The Tennis Top star has to leave Australia.

• Novak Djokovic pursued hearing in the office of his lawyers
• Novak Djokovic in the profile

One day before the start of Australian Open, Tennis-Topstar Novak Djokovic has lost the legal showdown against the Australian government — and thus the last hope of a start at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. A federal court rejected the opposition of the 34-year-old Serb against the re-cancellation of his visa on Sunday.

I'm extremely disappointed with the decision that means that I can not stay in Australia and can participate in the Australian Open, Djokovic wrote in a statement: I respect the decision of the court and become my competent authorities in relation to mine Exit to cooperate.

The judgment in the final act in court met three judges of the Federal Courts of Australia, it is only extremely difficult due to this composition. The court has decided that the amended application is to be dismissed for a fee, said the chairman Judge James Alsop. Instead of commenting on Monday in the lounger against his compatriot MIAMI KECMANOVIC, Djokovic will have to leave the country shortly.

It is uncomfortable for me that the focus was on me in recent weeks. I hope we can now focus on the game again and on the tournament I love. I wish all players all the best for the tournament and I would like to thank my family, my fans and my Serbian compatriots for the support, Djokovic said.

Novak Djokovic pursued hearing in the office of his lawyers

An unprecedented confrontation of the world ranking resistant with the authorities since its arrival was in Melbourne on January 5. The 20-color Grand Slam winner was uprooted and entrusted with a medical exemption in the strict to the corona-pandemic country. The controversy took attention in the whole world.

So also the online hearing from Sunday morning (local time), for which Djokovic could leave the accommodation for everyone in Melbourne. He was brought into the office of his lawyers, where he pursued the events. The judges initially divided a decision until noon, but should not comply with the schedule.

The court examined whether immigration Minister Alex Hawks had taken his decision of Friday, Djokovic for the second time the residence permit had taken as part of his powers. Djokovic lawyers designated the procedure as irrational and inappropriate. They tried the central arguments of Hawks, Djokovic whereabouts in the country could produce a mood against Corona vaccination and lead to civil unrest.

The lawyer of the government, Stephen Lloyd, held, on the other hand, the decision of Hawks is legally. Djokovic is a role model for many people and have failed in the past and recently measures against the coronavirus. In addition, there have been protests since his arrival in Australia.

Djokovic had been deprived of his visa after his arrival in Melbourne by the border guards. On the other hand, he succeeded successfully last Monday and took up the preparation for the Australian Open. After that he was getting stronger in distress before Hawks. Among other things, he acknowledged that in December in Serbia, he participated in an interview with French journalists despite the knowledge of a positive corporate test.

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Novak Djokovic in the profile

Nickname	Role, Joker
Nation	Serbia
Birthday	22. May 1987 (34 years)
Size	188 cm
Weight	77 kg

1. Professional season | 2003 Game Hand | Right, double-handed backhand Trainer | Marian Ada, Moran Ivanisevic Grand slam balance | 9x winner of the Australian Open, 2x winner of the French Open, 6x winner in Wimbledon, 3x winner of the US open