‘Disappointed’ Novak Djokovic says he will leave Australia after losing legal battle | tennis news

Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he was “extremely disappointed” by an Australian highest court’s decision to uphold the government’s withdrawal of his visa, but he would obey and leave the country.

“I respect the Court’s ruling and I will cooperate with the relevant authorities regarding my departure from the country,” the 34-year-old world number one said in a statement on the eve of the Australian Open.