took the executive decision to overrule the court’s verdict and cancel his visa once again.This decision was upheld unanimously by a three-judge panel and Djokovic was deported just one day before the first Slam of the season got underway.
Apart from a leaked video where tournament director and Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley praised his staff and a tweet, Tennis Australia had remained silent on the situation.
However, they have now released a statement on the decision made by the court.
“We would like to make clear from the outset that we respect the decision of the Immigration Minister [Alex Hawke] and the finding of the Federal Court of Australia over the weekend,” it reads.
“Our priority has always been to put on one of the world’s greatest sporting events and ensure we are delivering the best possible experience for all our players, the fans, and the community.
“The board and Member Associations commend the Tennis Australia CEO and the entire Tennis Australia team for their hard work and dedication to delivering a spectacular summer of tennis.
“As the Australian tennis family, we recognise that recent events have been a significant distraction for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this had on all players.
“There are always lessons to learn, and we will review all aspects of our preparation and implementation to inform our planning, as we do every year.
“That process always starts once the Australian Open champions have lifted their trophies.”
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