Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has broken his silence and spoken for the first time since being detained by the Australian government after his visa cancellation over his COVID-19 vaccination status. Djokovic landed in Australia on Wednesday ahead of taking part in the Australian Open tournament later this month.

Djokovic, who has not revealed his vaccination status yet, had headed Down Under after being granted a medical exemption to take part in the tournament. However, it is not revealed on what grounds was he granted the medical exemption. His arrival in the country had initially seen the government receive a lot of backlash as Australia is currently dealing with its worst COVID-19 wave.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had on Wednesday announced that Djokovic visa had been cancelled as 'rules are rules' are for everyone. The tennis star is currently in an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne. He has been placed in isolation as there remain doubts over his participation in the tournament.

On Monday, Djokovic broke his silence for the first time since being sent into detention and thanked his supporters for their messages and concerns. He also thanked his family and people back in Serbia for their support.

"Thank you to people around the world for your continuous support. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated," as part of an Instagram story," the world no.1 wrote in his Instagram story.

"Thank you to my family, Serbia and all good people across the world who are sending me support. Thanks to dear God for health," he added.

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After Djokovic, Czech women's tennis star Renata Voracova's visa was also cancelled by the Australian authorities on similar grounds on Friday. Voracova had also been granted a medical exemption to take part in the Australian Open, however, her visa was revoked upon her arrival in the country.

Both Djokovic and Voracova have been kept at the Park Hotel in Melbourne. While Djokovic has decided to fight a legal battle while staying in Australia, Voracova will be returning back home soon.

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Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has broken his silence and spoken for the first time since being detained by the Australian government after his visa cancellation over his COVID-19 vaccination status.

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has broken his silence and spoken for the first time since being detained by the Australian government after his visa cancellation over his COVID-19 vaccination status. Djokovic landed in Australia on Wednesday ahead of taking part in the Australian Open tournament later this month. Djokovic, who has not revealed his vaccination status yet, had headed Down Under after being granted a medical exemption to take part in the tournament. However, it is not revealed on what grounds was he granted the medical exemption. His arrival in the country had initially seen the government receive a lot of backlash as Australia is currently dealing with its worst COVID-19 wave. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had on Wednesday announced that Djokovic visa had been cancelled as 'rules are rules' are for everyone. The tennis star is currently in an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne. He has been placed in isolation as there remain doubts over his participation in the tournament. On Monday, Djokovic broke his silence for the first time since being sent into detention and thanked his supporters for their messages and concerns. He also thanked his family and people back in Serbia for their support. "Thank you to people around the world for your continuous support. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated," as part of an Instagram story," the world no.1 wrote in his Instagram story. "Thank you to my family, Serbia and all good people across the world who are sending me support. Thanks to dear God for health," he added. Also Read: 'It's a disgrace, absolutely not Novak's fault': Serbian journalist slams Australia for detaining Djokovic After Djokovic, Czech women's tennis star Renata Voracova's visa was also cancelled by the Australian authorities on similar grounds on Friday. Voracova had also been granted a medical exemption to take part in the Australian Open, however, her visa was revoked upon her arrival in the country. Both Djokovic and Voracova have been kept at the Park Hotel in Melbourne. While Djokovic has decided to fight a legal battle while staying in Australia, Voracova will be returning back home soon.

Novak Djokovic breaks silence, issues statement for the first time since Australian Open visa saga

World no.1 Novak Djokovic's detention by the Australian authorities has left his fans around the world angry and disappointed. Many have slammed the Australian government for the treatment rendered to the tennis superstar, who had headed Down Under in a bid to defend his title at the upcoming Australian Open 2022.

However, Djokovic's visa was revoked by the authorities in Melbourne and he was later sent to an immigration detention hotel. Djokovic, who has refused to reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status, had come to Australia after being granted a medical exemption.

However, his visa which was obtained on the grounds of the medical exemption was cancelled due to Australia's strict vaccination requirements. Djokovic, who had last year maintained he might not take part in the Australian Open due to the strict rules regarding players' vaccination, had earlier this week confirmed he was heading Down Under after being granted a medical exemption.

Serbian journalist&nbsp;Saša Ozmo, who works for Sport Klub Serbia shared his views on the raging controversy during an interaction with WION from Belgrade. Ozmo slammed the Australian government and authorities for the miscommunication and the unfair treatment handed out to the tennis star.

"I think it is a complete disgrace the way Australian authorities have treated him. Because it is absolutely not his fault, the miscommunication of the different levels of power in Australia between the state and the federal government, and tennis Australia," Ozmo told WION.

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"If he was not granted an exemption, he would have never boarded the plane. But upon his arrival, he was placed in isolation. He is in a detention hotel. That is not the way to treat anyone, not someone who is a prominent figure in Australia as well having won the Australian Open nine times," he explained.

When asked about the support for Djokovic in Serbia, Ozmo said not just the Serbian fans and public but the tennis superstar's fans across the globe feel that he didn't deserve the kind of treatment that he has been subjected to by the Australian government.

"Not just people in Serbia but millions of Djokovic's fans around the world are hugely disappointed with this treatment. People don't think he deserves this. I don't think he deserves this," said Ozmo.

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Djokovic had recieved permission to enter Melbourne from the Victoria government. However, the state government does not have the authority to issue visas to international travellers. The Australian government has maintained that the tennis star has not been held captive and is free to leave the country whenever he wants.

Djokovic's lawyers have won the legal approval for him to remain in Australia till a court hearing against the federal government on Monday.

World no.1 Novak Djokovic's detention by the Australian authorities has left his fans around the world angry and disappointed. Many have slammed the Australian government for the treatment rendered to the tennis superstar, who had headed Down Under in a bid to defend his title at the upcoming Australian Open 2022.

World no.1 Novak Djokovic's detention by the Australian authorities has left his fans around the world angry and disappointed. Many have slammed the Australian government for the treatment rendered to the tennis superstar, who had headed Down Under in a bid to defend his title at the upcoming Australian Open 2022. However, Djokovic's visa was revoked by the authorities in Melbourne and he was later sent to an immigration detention hotel. Djokovic, who has refused to reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status, had come to Australia after being granted a medical exemption. However, his visa which was obtained on the grounds of the medical exemption was cancelled due to Australia's strict vaccination requirements. Djokovic, who had last year maintained he might not take part in the Australian Open due to the strict rules regarding players' vaccination, had earlier this week confirmed he was heading Down Under after being granted a medical exemption. Serbian journalist Saša Ozmo, who works for Sport Klub Serbia shared his views on the raging controversy during an interaction with WION from Belgrade. Ozmo slammed the Australian government and authorities for the miscommunication and the unfair treatment handed out to the tennis star. "I think it is a complete disgrace the way Australian authorities have treated him. Because it is absolutely not his fault, the miscommunication of the different levels of power in Australia between the state and the federal government, and tennis Australia," Ozmo told WION. Also Read: Amid Djokovic's detention controversy, Aussie PM Morrison turns commentator during Ashes - WATCH "If he was not granted an exemption, he would have never boarded the plane. But upon his arrival, he was placed in isolation. He is in a detention hotel. That is not the way to treat anyone, not someone who is a prominent figure in Australia as well having won the Australian Open nine times," he explained. When asked about the support for Djokovic in Serbia, Ozmo said not just the Serbian fans and public but the tennis superstar's fans across the globe feel that he didn't deserve the kind of treatment that he has been subjected to by the Australian government. "Not just people in Serbia but millions of Djokovic's fans around the world are hugely disappointed with this treatment. People don't think he deserves this. I don't think he deserves this," said Ozmo. × Also Read: Nick Kyrgios reacts to Novak Djokovic's treatment, says Australia must 'do better Djokovic had recieved permission to enter Melbourne from the Victoria government. However, the state government does not have the authority to issue visas to international travellers. The Australian government has maintained that the tennis star has not been held captive and is free to leave the country whenever he wants. Djokovic's lawyers have won the legal approval for him to remain in Australia till a court hearing against the federal government on Monday.

'It's a disgrace, absolutely not Novak's fault': Serbian journalist slams Australia for detaining Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic breaks silence, issues statement for the first time since Australian Open visa saga

'It's a disgrace, absolutely not Novak's fault': Serbian journalist slams Australia for detaining Djokovic