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The series of events leading up to Monday's hearing have been damaging on all fronts, including Novak's well-being and his preparation for the Australian Open
," ATP said in a statement.
A judge on Monday revoked the cancellation by the Australian authorities of the player's visa and ordered his release from the immigration detention center in which he had been placed on his arrival in the country, without vaccination against Covid-19.
The Serb immediately trained for the first Grand Slam of the season.
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The ATP fully respects the sacrifices that the Australian people have made since the start of Covid-19 and the strict immigration policies that have been put in place
," assured the instance.
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The complications that have arisen in recent days regarding the entry of players into Australia have, however, highlighted the need to better understand, communicate and apply the rules.
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Regarding the world No.1, ATP said that "
by going to Melbourne, it is clear that Novak Djokovic thought he had obtained a medical exemption necessary to comply with the entry rules
".
However, the body concluded by recommending "
strongly
" to all players to be vaccinated.
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This recommendation is based on scientific evidence, health benefits and the need to comply with international travel regulations
," ATP said.