An “extremely disappointed” Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after his last-ditch challenge to a decision to cancel his visa failed. 7NEWS
The 34-year-old’s bid to go one one clear of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer with a 21st grand slam title is now on ice.
And if he chooses to stay unvaccinated, it remains to be seen whether he will be allowed to contest the other three grand slams - Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open.welcomed the Federal Court’s ruling in a statement on Sunday night. “This cancellation decision was made on health, safety and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so.“As I said on Friday, Australians have made many sacrifices during this pandemic, and they rightly expect the result of those sacrifices to be protected.“Over the pandemic, together we have achieved one of the lowest death rates, strongest economies and highest vaccination rates, in the world.
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