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Novak Djokovic, who was ordered deported from Australia by a federal court in Melbourne, has already left the country. The leader of the world rankings planned to start at the Australian Open and fight for a record 21st grand slam title in his career.
Serbian officials have expressed massive support.“I think this decision is scandalous,” Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabičová told the AP agency in response to events in the host country. “I am disappointed and I think it has turned out how the laws work in other states. It is unbelievable to me that two completely different court decisions have been made in a few days.”
Behind “Nolem” is the local Serbian Tennis Federation, which called the court’s decision political: “This decision has deprived everyone of the opportunity to watch Novakov’s battle for the tenth title at the Australian Open and the 21st Grand Slam title,” the federation said in an official statement.
The Serbian Olympic Committee also called the deportation scandalous. “Despite this scandalous decision, we believe that Novak has won again,” stated in the opinion.
His family also expressed support for the world unit. “We are very disappointed with the decision of the federal court and the fact that Novak must leave Australia,” the family said in a statement: “These are difficult times, especially for Novak. We, as his immediate family, must now give him even more support than ever before. We believe that this situation will turn out stronger and that time will show how great a champion and man he is. ”
Djokovic left Australia late Sunday night local time by flight to Dubai. It was not yet clear whether he was traveling to his home country, Marbella, Spain or Monaco. His departure from the country was then confirmed by Minister Hawke.
According to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, he spoke to him on Sunday and bequeathed to him. “that he cannot wait for his arrival in Serbia, where he will always be welcome. “
He also publicly reacted to the controversial verdict: “They think they humiliated Djokovic with this ill-treatment for ten days, but they humiliated themselves. Djokovic can return to his homeland with his head held high.”
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