(ANSA) - ROME, JANUARY 16 - "I am extremely disappointed by the decision of the Federal Court".
This is NovakDjokovic's hot comment that today he had his visa canceled for the second time and will have to leave Australia thus losing the chance to play tomorrow at the Open.
"I respect the ruling of the Court and will collaborate with the competent authorities regarding my departure from the country".
"Now I'll take some time to rest and recover," Djokovic added in a press release.
The court's decision, "means I cannot stay in Australia and participate in the Australian Open."
"I feel uneasy that the attention of the last few weeks has been on me and I hope that now we can all focus on the game and the tournament I love. I would like to wish the players, tournament officials, staff, volunteers and fans all the best. for the tournament. Finally, I would like to thank my family, my friends, my team, the fans and my Serbian teammates for your continued support. You have all been a great source of strength for me, "he concludes.
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