There were chaotic scenes in Melbourne as Novak Djokovic was released from an Australian Immigration detention
Police were forced to use pepper spray to disperse a large number of Djokovic fans who were gathering outside his lawyers’ office… as a car exited the building.
This of course all follows an Australian Federal Court Judge ordering the immediate release of the tennis star… allowing him to defend his Australian Open title.
The 34-year-old Serb says he is now focussed on playing in the Grand Slam… and was practicing on-court in Melbourne within hours of leaving the immigration hotel.
However, despite the celebrations… there are still questions over whether or not the decision to let Djokovic go free will be overturned.
The Australian government has stood firm on its previous decision to prevent entry to Djokovic… and the nation’s immigration minister still has powers to re-cancel the visa and deport the unvaccinated player.
In a statement, Djokovic says “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.”
As Djokovic posted his message on Twitter, at the same time his family was holding a news conference in Serbia’s capital… and his brother says Novak was always fighting for the “liberty of choice”.
Meanwhile, Novak’s uncle spoke with GB News and questions why Australia granted his nephew entry in teh first place if they were just going to revoke it.
The Australian Open begins on 17 January… and Djokovic is playing to become the most successful men’s player in history.
The world number one is tied with Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Spain’s Rafael Nadal on 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
