Updated January 10th, 2022 at 19:18 IST
Novak Djokovic press conference LIVE: Tennis star says focused on Australian Open
Catch all the live updates from Novak Djokovic's press conference, where the world number one is expected to discuss his conversation and difficulties with the Australian Border Forces in the past few days. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is also expected to discuss whether he will be permitted to participate in the upcoming Australian Open 2022, amongst several other topics.
7: 15 IST, January 10th 2022
The press conference was adjourned early when Djorde Djokovic did not answer any questions pertaining to the photos that have emerged of Novak attending a PR event a day after he tested positive for COVID. Read the full story here.
7: 11 IST, January 10th 2022
On being asked where Novak Djokovic was, his brother replied, "He’s been on Rod Laver Arena practising." Djorde added that his brother will not be taking part in the press conference and that the information relayed earlier was 'wrong information.'
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7: 08 IST, January 10th 2022
Djorde Djokovic ended the press conference by stating,
"We’re grateful for the justice system. We love Australia. I admire Judge Kelly and the way he led the whole court process because I think it was very detailed. It was very thorough and it was very neutral.
Novak has been called many names. He is only fighting for the liberty of choice."
7: 04 IST, January 10th 2022
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
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole)
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
For now I cannot say more but THANK YOU all for standing with me through all this and encouraging me to stay strong 🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole)
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6: 55 IST, January 10th 2022
"He didn’t allow this to leave him on his knees. Various things have happened over the past few days and it's been very difficult. But he’s mentally strong, a fantastic young man. He never offended anyone, has always been on good terms with everyone. But obviously, the fact that he comes from a small and impoverished country was not something that big powerful people like, and they thought they had god-given powers."
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6: 48 IST, January 10th 2022
Here's a look at the scenes in Australia where thousands of Novak Djokovic's fans have surrounded the Australian Federal Court.
6: 46 IST, January 10th 2022
"Novak is free," said Djorde. "A few moments ago he trained, he was on a tennis court. He came to Australia to play tennis."
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6: 44 IST, January 10th 2022
"Truth and justice have come out. We want to thank the justice system of Australia and the judge, Kelly. He did it very neutrally, paying attention to detail. He looked into every aspect of this story, every fact.
We as a family found it very difficult, we are very emotional about my brother. It’s very difficult to defend Novak and not to offend anyone at the same time."
6: 41 IST, January 10th 2022
Novak Djokovic's father tells the media that in the end he won, justice has won and the rule of law has won.
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6: 29 IST, January 10th 2022
Read here to find out the detailed conversation between Novak Djokovic and the Australian Border Force, where the Serbian legend explains that he lacks the understanding of why his visa was cancelled.
6: 18 IST, January 10th 2022
During his press conference, Novak Djokovic is expected to discuss his conversation and difficulties with the Australian Border Forces in the past few days. The world number one is also expected to discuss whether he will be permitted to participate in the upcoming Australian Open 2022, amongst several other topics.
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Published January 10th, 2022 at 18:18 IST