The controversial world number one has spoken out publicly for the first time since being freed by a court in Melbourne on Monday
Novak Djokovic has issued a message about his devoted fans and shared a photo of himself for the first time since a court verdict on his visa row with the Australian government over his Covid vaccination status.
Mystery surrounded Djokovic’s whereabouts in the immediate aftermath of his high-profile hearing in Australia on Monday, which ended in a judge ordering the world number one to be freed as officials appeared to threaten him with deportation despite the ruling.
Amid concerns for Djokovic’s physical and mental wellbeing after he spent several days detained in a hotel, the Serbian hero has made his first public announcement since he thanked fans for their support while he awaited the seismic decision.
“I’m pleased and grateful that the judge overturned my visa cancelation,” Djokovic told his millions of social media followers, picturing himself smiling on a tournament court alongside his team.
I’m pleased and grateful that the Judge overturned my visa cancellation. Despite all that has happened,I want to stay and try to compete @AustralianOpen
I remain focused on that. I flew here to play at one of the most important events we have in front of the amazing fans. 👇 pic.twitter.com/iJVbMfQ037— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 10, 2022
