Live: Novak Djokovic arrives at Belgrade airport after being deported

Novak Djokovic arrives at Belgrade airport after leaving Australia after a court upheld the government's decision to cancel his visa, capping days of drama over the country's Covid entry rules and his unvaccinated status.

The tennis star says he is “extremely disappointed” to have lost his fight to play in the Australia Open after his final bid to reinstate his visa was rejected by a federal court.

Three judges deliberated for two hours before reaching a unanimous decision to uphold the special ruling by immigration minister Alex Hawke to cancel Djokovic’s visa.

[poppy_anderson]

Warrior….. thank you for being one of the few athletes and men with integrity….

[elanehartley]

You must be the pride, not only of Serbia, but of the whole human race for your courage and standing in your integrity. Admirable and thank you.

[pacificdt]

Freedom 🙏❤️ Novak Djokovic wins over fascists 🏆

[danicacarnal]

THANK YOU NOVAK BEING HONEST AND HO YOU ARE....YOU ARE CHAMION ON THE WORLD 🌎 IN MANY WAYS ❣

[kristianneknights]

What’s the point in watching the tennis this year?!

[samansiddiquie]

Much respect to those tennis players who supported him in this challenging time.

[leoniebachmann]

Novak, we love you. You are a hero. Keep on fighting for our rights and freedom.

[jennysantiago]

HE WON HANDS DOWN WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE TENNIS COURT. They don't have a match for him, so decide to deport him. THE BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIMES...

[mikro]

No place for healthy person in sick Society

[julietaylor]

Thanks Novak for holding the torch for those of us who. Wish to keep our bodies clean of toxic substances and refuse to b guinnea pigs for the greedy billionaires who have spread so much fear for there gainxi support you Novak the courageous and hope you can start playing tennis anywhere in the world soonxxlots of support and love to you and your family♥️♥️♥️♥️

[mufasasdaughter]

WE LOVE YOU NOLE. YOU ARE STILL THE BEST, STILL NUMBER ONE. HATERS WILL HATE. THE REAL G.O.A.T👑👑👑👑👑👑

[aaronsmith]

Novak your sacrifice will be worth more to the people than any grand slam Aus people are with you our government is not

[claudiabercuci]

Thank God, Novak stand for his rights as a human, without considering the money he lost for him and his team. R E S P E C T!

[kristintomas]

You simply the BEST better than all the rest❤You won and nobody and nothing will change that.Greetings from Croatia, wish You the best🥳🥂🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤

[natalyak]

Novak, we love you! Shame on Australia!

[dragantanackovic]

Своја Кућица, своја Слободица! Добро се жив вратио!

[vg]

A person in chains (Australians) sees a man waking around free, He doesn't ask " why I'm not free", he ask " why is that man not in chains like me"

[sarahb.]

You fought for the freedom of us all!!! What an incredible man you are!!! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you are the winner!!! You always were!!!

[georgep]

Such a great player with such horrible entourage? Respect for Serbian people!

[g.b]

I ve never followed the tennis player before but I did with the all drama in Australia .
And Respect, disappointed may be but Freedom of what’s come in Your body is priceless Mr Novaks 🙏❤️.