Djokovic Admits He Gave In-Person Interview While Knowing He Was Covid Positive
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic Admits He Gave In-Person Interview While Knowing He Was Covid Positive

The Quint  

"The next day I attended a tennis event in Belgrade to present awards to children and took a rapid antigen test before going to the event, and it was negative. However, Djokovic admitted he knew he was positive before his interview on December 18 but did it because of commitment, apologising for the "error of judgement". "The next day, on December 18 I was at my tennis centre in Belgrade to fulfil a long-standing commitment for a L'Equipe interview and photoshoot. Wrong Info in Immigration Form an 'Administrative Mistake' Speaking about the administrative error made by his agent, the nine-time Australian Open champion said, "On the issue of my travel declaration, this was submitted by my support team on my behalf -- as I told immigration officials on my arrival -- and my agent sincerely apologies for the administrative mistake in ticking the incorrect box about my previous travel before coming to Australia," Djokovic said. "Immigration Minister Alex Hawke still has the 'persona power' to deport Djokovic from the country," according to the website.

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Novak Djokovic calls his Australia visa saga 'unfortunate', promises to reveal his version in 10 days
2 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic calls his Australia visa saga 'unfortunate', promises to reveal his version in 10 days

India Today  

1 Novak Djokovic described his deportation from Australia as "unfortunate" as he met with Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic to thank him and his countrymen for their support during his 11-day ordeal. The meeting happened a day after Serbia's state prosecutors rejected suggestions voiced by some Western media that Djokovic used a fake positive test for COVID-19 to try to enter …

Djokovic describes his Australia visa ordeal as unfortunate
2 years, 10 months ago

Djokovic describes his Australia visa ordeal as unfortunate

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic described his detention and deportation from Australia that prevented him from defending his Australian Open title as an “unfortunate event” and thanked the Serbian president for his support. An 11-day saga over Djokovic’s entry visa ended with the Serb being deported for failing to meet Australia’s strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The top-ranked tennis star met …

Novak Djokovic: Court reveals why tennis star was deported from Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic: Court reveals why tennis star was deported from Australia

The Independent  

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It’s uncertain if Djokovic really posed a health risk in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

It’s uncertain if Djokovic really posed a health risk in Australia

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic knows how to pull off wins from tight positions. On Sunday, a federal court in Australia upheld the government’s decision to revoke Djokovic’s visa, ending a 10-day saga that saw him enter the country on a medical exemption from vaccination rules granted by the local state government, then be detained for violating federal visa rules and then released …

Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated
2 years, 11 months ago

Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. “I will now be taking some time to rest and to recuperate, before making any further comments beyond this.” The decision dashes Djokovic’s hopes of winning a record …

Novak Djokovic deported from Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic deported from Australia

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s hopes of defending the Australian Open men’s singles title ended on Sunday after he lost an appeal against the cancellation of his visa and resultant deportation. A three-judge panel of the Federal Court unanimously upheld Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel the World No. The Serb departed Australian shores late on Sunday, bringing to an end a …

Novak Djokovic deported from Australia, Grand Slam defence dream ends
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic deported from Australia, Grand Slam defence dream ends

India Today  

Men's tennis World No.1 Novak Djokovic has flown out of Australia after a court upheld the government's decision to uphold his visa cancellation. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge Federal Court bench dealt a final blow to Djokovic's hopes of chasing a record 21st Grand Slam win at the Australian Open that starts on Monday. The minister had said Djokovic …

Novak Djokovic To Be Deported, Says 'Extremely Disappointed' With Verdict
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic To Be Deported, Says 'Extremely Disappointed' With Verdict

The Quint  

Djokovic Releases Statement Shortly after the Court verdict, Djokovic released a statement saying he was 'extremely disappointed' with the ruling. "I would like to make a brief statement to address the outcomes of today’s Court hearing. "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 …

Why did Australia's Immigration Minister cancel Novak Djokovic's visa?
2 years, 11 months ago

Why did Australia's Immigration Minister cancel Novak Djokovic's visa?

Firstpost  

Here are the key reasons the minister gave in a written document released by the Federal Court hearing on Djokovic’s appeal. Melbourne: Australia’s government says unvaccinated Novak Djokovic poses a “negligible risk” of infecting people with Covid-19. Here are the key reasons the minister gave in a written document released by the Federal Court hearing on Djokovic’s appeal: Anti-vaccine sentiment …

Djokovic back in detention, continues to fight deportation
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic back in detention, continues to fight deportation

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was reported to be back in immigration detention on Saturday after his legal challenge to avoid being deported from Australia for being unvaccinated for COVID-19 was moved to three judges of a higher court. But the minister said that Djokovic’s presence in Australia may be a risk to the health and “good order” of the Australian public. Djokovic’s …

EXPLAINER: How Djokovic plans to fight deportation in court
2 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: How Djokovic plans to fight deportation in court

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic won his first legal round against Australian authorities who want to deport him. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s intervention on Friday to cancel the visa a second time for what Djokovic’s lawyers describe as “radically different” reasons pits Djokovic against Australian politics and the law. Hawke needed to be satisfied that Djokovic’s presence in Australia “maybe, …

EXPLAINER: How Djokovic plans to fight deportation in court
2 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: How Djokovic plans to fight deportation in court

India TV News  

Highlights Hawke has a “personal power” to cancel Djokovic's visa under Section 133C of the Migration Act 1958. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's intervention on Friday to cancel the visa a second time for what Djokovic's lawyers describe as “radically different” reasons pits Djokovic against Australian politics and the law. Hawke needed to be satisfied that Djokovic's presence in Australia “maybe, …

Djokovic ruling fits with Australia’s tough immigration line
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic ruling fits with Australia’s tough immigration line

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The treatment of tennis star Novak Djokovic by Australian immigration officials might seem harsh to people watching from afar. Djokovic, who is unvaccinated against the coronavirus, faces deportation from Australia after Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on Friday revoked his visa for the second time, citing health and “good order” considerations. “And compared to other countries, we …

Serbs dismayed as Djokovic’s visa again revoked in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Serbs dismayed as Djokovic’s visa again revoked in Australia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic’s supporters in Serbia were dismayed Friday after waking up to the news that the top-ranked tennis player again faces deportation from Australia after his visa was revoked for a second time. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic later accused the Australian government of “harassing” and “maltreating” Djokovic and asked whether it is just trying to score political …

Djokovic to be detained from 8 AM on Saturday before Federal Court hearing
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic to be detained from 8 AM on Saturday before Federal Court hearing

The Hindu  

Australia cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa on the grounds his presence in the country might excite anti-vaccination sentiment, and not because he posed a health threat being unvaccinated against COVID-19, his lawyers told a court on Friday night. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's decision was "patently irrational", Djokovic's lawyer Nicholas Wood told the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, explaining that …

Novak Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again

Deccan Chronicle  

MELBOURNE: Tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said Friday he used his ministerial discretion to revoke the 34-year-old Serb’s visa on public interest grounds three days before the Australian Open is to begin. Hawke said he canceled the visa on “health and good order …

Novak Djokovic's visa cancelled for a second time by the Australian government
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic's visa cancelled for a second time by the Australian government

The Hindu  

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on January 14, saying the world tennis No. The decision raises the prospect of a second court battle by the Serbian tennis star to be allowed to stay and bid for a record 21st major tennis title at the Australian Open, but time is running out with the tournament …

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

The Hindu  

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday, saying the World No. Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke exercised his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa after a court quashed an earlier revocation and released him from immigration detention on Monday. "Today I exercised my power under section 133C of the Migration Act to cancel the …

Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again

NPR  

Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time, the latest twist in the ongoing saga over whether the No. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said Friday he used his ministerial discretion to cancel …

Djokovic faces deportation after Australia govt. revokes visa
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic faces deportation after Australia govt. revokes visa

India TV News  

Highlights Djokovic's lawyers are expected to appeal the cancelation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said Friday he used his ministerial discretion to cancel the 34-year-old Serb's visa on public interest grounds — just three days before play begins at the Australian Open, where Djokovic has won a record nine of his 20 Grand Slam …

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic drawn to play major as deportation threat looms
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic drawn to play major as deportation threat looms

Firstpost  

The unvaccinated world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park. Hawke is considering using his powers to annul the visa, his spokesman has said, although “lengthy further submissions” from Djokovic’s legal team have delayed a decision. Melbourne’s Herald Sun newspaper quoted an unnamed government source as saying that allowing Djokovic …

Australia nears decision on whether to deport Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia nears decision on whether to deport Djokovic

The Hindu  

Australia’s prime minister said Thursday his government’s tough policy toward visitors who were not vaccinated for COVID-19 had not changed, as it nears a decision on whether to deport Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia’s policy on COVID-19 vaccinations had not changed since the nation’s border first opened to quarantine-free travel a month ago. Deputy …

Australian PM Scott Morrison says no decision yet on Novak Djokovic visa
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian PM Scott Morrison says no decision yet on Novak Djokovic visa

Firstpost  

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s earlier statement that he is pondering whether to tear up the visa “has not changed”, Morrison told a news conference Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday his government has yet to decide on cancelling tennis superstar Novak Djokovic’s visa. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s earlier statement that he is pondering whether to tear up the visa …

Djokovic admits travel declaration had incorrect information
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic admits travel declaration had incorrect information

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic has acknowledged that his Australian travel declaration form contained incorrect information, as the government nears a decision on whether to deport the Serbian tennis star, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, on public interest grounds. In his statement, Djokovic described recent commentary as “hurtful” and said he wanted to address it in the interest of …

Djokovic says agent mistakenly ticked wrong box on Australia travel declaration
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic says agent mistakenly ticked wrong box on Australia travel declaration

The Hindu  

Tennis star Novak Djokovic released a long statement on January 12, with details on why he was not in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 in December and saying his agent made a mistake in filling out his Australian travel declaration. The statement came as Australia's Immigration Minister Alex Hawke was considering whether to cancel the world no.1 tennis player's …

Full text of Novak Djokovic statement on his COVID-19 ‘errors’
2 years, 11 months ago

Full text of Novak Djokovic statement on his COVID-19 ‘errors’

Al Jazeera  

World’s top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic has admitted errors in his Australian travel papers and his behaviour after a positive coronavirus test result. Here is the full text of his statement that was posted on social media: STATEMENT BY NOVAK DJOKOVIC 12 January 2022 I want to address the continuing misinformation about my activities and attendance at events in December …

Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic held a practice session on Tuesday, a day after he left immigration detention, focusing on defending his Australian Open title even while he still faces the prospect of deportation because he’s not vaccinated against COVID-19. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative government has blamed the debacle on Tennis Australia, which ministers accuse of misleading players about vaccine requirements. …

Explainer: Why Australia faces a tough call on Novak Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

Explainer: Why Australia faces a tough call on Novak Djokovic

Al Jazeera  

Australian immigration minister now must make the politically charged decision of whether to use his authority to overturn the judge’s ruling. When Australian immigration officials rejected tennis star Novak Djokovic’s medical exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and cancelled his visa, they set off a storm of ramifications – bureaucratic, political and legal. The world’s top male tennis player spent …

'Want to Stay & Try to Compete,' Djokovic Breaks Silence After Aus Detention
2 years, 11 months ago

'Want to Stay & Try to Compete,' Djokovic Breaks Silence After Aus Detention

The Quint  

Earlier in the day, following five days of detention, Federal Judge Anthony Kelly ordered Djokovic to be released within 30 minutes and his passport and other travel documents returned to him, rekindling the world number one's chance to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open. However, lawyers for the federal government told the court the …

Novak Djokovic wins appeal against deportation from Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins appeal against deportation from Australia

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The decision …

Judge reinstates Djokovic’s visa, orders release from detention
2 years, 11 months ago

Judge reinstates Djokovic’s visa, orders release from detention

Al Jazeera  

Djokovic wins appeal against decision to refuse him a visa ahead of the Australian Open. An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa and ruled that he be released from five days of immigration detention. Judge Anthony Kelly ordered on Monday that Djokovic be released within 30 minutes and his passport and other travel documents returned to him, …

Australia gov’t lawyers say Novak Djokovic was not assured entry
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia gov’t lawyers say Novak Djokovic was not assured entry

Al Jazeera  

The Australian government has hit back hard at tennis player Novak Djokovic’s assertion that he was assured entry with a medical exemption from coronavirus vaccine requirements, pointing out in court papers that no foreigner has a guaranteed right to enter the country. It said the department’s email was not an assurance “that his so-called ‘medical exemption‘ would be accepted”, and …

Novak Djokovic breaks silence over Australia visa row
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic breaks silence over Australia visa row

The Independent  

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'Greatly appreciated': Novak Djokovic thanks fans for continuous support amid Australian visa row
2 years, 11 months ago

'Greatly appreciated': Novak Djokovic thanks fans for continuous support amid Australian visa row

Firstpost  

The Serb, who is in a Melbourne immigration detention facility pending an appeal, said on Instagram: “Thank you to people around the world for your continuous support. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated.” Melbourne: Novak Djokovic on Friday thanked people “around the world” for their support since he was dramatically refused entry to Australia over his Covid-19 …

Novak Djokovic's family hits out at star's treatment in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic's family hits out at star's treatment in Australia

Firstpost  

In a series of fiery remarks, his father Srdjan Djokovic told a crowd in Belgrade that his son was the victim of a “political witch hunt” and “corona fascism” and should be freed. “This is happening while we’ve got a major crisis going on in terms of Omicron, and it’s been convenient from the government’s point of view,” Australian Medical …

From Nadal to Medvedev, who said what on the Djokovic row?
2 years, 11 months ago

From Nadal to Medvedev, who said what on the Djokovic row?

The Hindu  

Reactions from all around the world poured in after Novak Djokovic faced at least 72 hours holed up in a Melbourne hotel for immigration detainees after he was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a political firestorm over his medical exemption. Former Australian Open Chief Executive Paul McNamee "For those asking, all players go through the same visa process …

Novak Djokovic held at Melbourne airport, may be deported from Australia: Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic held at Melbourne airport, may be deported from Australia: Details

Op India  

Yesterday, on January 5, reports emerged that Tennis legend Novak Djokovic may be granted a medical exemption by the Australian government to participate in the Australian Open event. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends decision to cancel the visa of Novak Djokovic: "Rules are rules, and there are no special cases." https://t.co/bAZqli5aLF pic.twitter.com/s7vlsxEsfq — ABC News January 6, 2022 As …

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia after visa revoked at airport
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia after visa revoked at airport

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic's visa cancelled by Australia after nine-hour standoff
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic's visa cancelled by Australia after nine-hour standoff

The Hindu  

Australia said Thursday it had cancelled the entry visa of Novak Djokovic, opening the way to his detention and deportation in a dramatic reversal for the tennis world number one. "Mr Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and his visa has been subsequently cancelled," the Australian Border Force said in a statement. President …

‘Rules are rules’: Australia denies entry to Novak Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Rules are rules’: Australia denies entry to Novak Djokovic

Al Jazeera  

Australia has cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa and denied entry to the men’s number one tennis player, the country’s border agency announced, saying the sportsman “failed to provide appropriate evidence” to meet entry requirements. But in a statement on Thursday, the Australian Border Force said “Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and his visa …

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