After an initial reprieve, the Serb’s visa was revoked for a second time by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on Friday following which he was detained. The Federal Court upheld Djokovic’s visa cancelation order on Sunday, ruling that the 20-time Grand Slam winner will have to leave Australia immediately.
The ATP said the court’s verdict marks the end of a “deeply regrettable series of events.” It also asserted that more time was needed to “take stock of the facts” and reflect on the situation.
Acknowledging that recent times have been “turbulent” for Djokovic, the ATP sent its condolences to the World No. 1 and expressed hope to see him back on the tour soon.
The men’s tennis body also made its stance on vaccines clear, “strongly recommending” all players get the jab.
Novak Djokovic will be replaced by lucky loser Salvatore Caruso
World No. 150 Salvatore Caruso will take Novak Djokovic’s place after the Serb was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open following his deportation.
Djokovic will lose 2,000 ATP points after his withdrawal, thus jeopardizing his No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. Both Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev have a chance to capture the No. 1 ranking should they win the Melbourne Slam.
Novak Djokovic is set to miss the Australian Open for the first time since 2004.
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