Taking a dig at Australia’s legal system, Brnabic also claimed that the court’s decision was “scandalous.”
A three-judge panel upheld Novak Djokovic’s visa revocation order on Sunday. The court ruled that the Serb will face deportation and will hence not be able to feature at the Australian Open. The 34-year-old’s visa was canceled by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke after exercising his special powers on Friday.
During the interaction, Brnabic opined that Djokovic’s verdict showed how the law is “not functioning” in some countries (Australia). She added that she “can hardly wait to see” the 20-time Grand Slam champion back in Serbia.
Djokovic’s family and Serbian Sports Minister Vanja Udovicic also expressed their disappointment with the court’s ruling.
While the family was stunned by the verdict, Udovicic said the court’s decision was full of “shame, absurdity, and hypocrisy.”
Australian PM Scott Morrison welcomes decision to deport Novak Djokovic
Soon after the verdict was delivered, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a statement welcoming the court’s decision. Morrison claimed it would keep Australia’s borders “strong” and its citizens “safe.”
Immigration Minister Hawke also issued a statement welcoming the Federal Court’s ruling.
Following the court’s ruling, Novak Djokovic will miss the Australian Open for the first time since 2004, a Grand Slam he has won a record nine times.
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