Novak Djokovic commented on the dispute over his entry to Australia on Monday. The Serb had previously won a court victory. Meanwhile, his family made a memorable TV appearance in Serbia.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic commented on his precarious situation in Australia on Monday. “I am glad and grateful that the judge has lifted the cancellation of my visa. Despite everything that happened in the past week, I want to stay and try to compete at the Australian Open. That is what I will continue to focus on,” said the ” Djoker “in an Instagram post published on Monday afternoon German time, which shows him with his trainer Goran Ivanišević in the Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic is already training
“I flew here to play in front of the amazing fans at one of the most important events we have. Right now, all I can say is THANK YOU for helping me through all of this and encouraging me to stay strong.” , continues Djokovic.
His family had previously spoken at a press conference in Belgrade and announced: “We are here to celebrate the victory of our Novak,” said father Srdjan Djokovic. “Dear people from all over the world. Thank you for your support. Novak never got on his knees. He is a mental giant who has never hurt anyone.”
Djokovic’s family: “Novak’s greatest victory”
“The family’s situation is very challenging. We are very emotional because it is about my brother,” said Novak’s brother Djordje, who was also present at the press conference and thanked his brother for the support he had given. “Novak is free. Above all, he is an athlete, he is involved in tennis. He is always the one who campaigned for the choice of freedom. Not anymore.”
“Novak has never been able to tolerate injustice in his life,” said his mother Dijana. “We have never faced such a challenge that has lasted for days. Thank God there is still justice on this earth. This success is his greatest of all Grand Slam victories.”
She broke off the press conference shortly afterwards when a journalist asked about Djokovic’s public appearances after December 16. Because his positive PCR test, which the Serb submitted for his visa, was from that day. Shortly afterwards, however, he was apparently not in quarantine, but at several events.
But whether Djokovic will really be allowed to participate in the Australian Open is anything but certain. The currently world’s best tennis professional may currently move freely in Australia, but Immigration Minister Alex Hawke can still make use of his personal right to revoke the visa. A spokesman left open on Monday whether he does that and when a decision will be made. A new assessment of the situation is expected on Tuesday.
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