“This whole situation has taken a lot of spotlight away from us competitors,” he said.
“We’re here to play the Australian Open. We’re here on our own terms, ready to compete and hopefully have a very good couple of weeks.”
But still, all anyone could talk about was the fate of the World No.1 and in official court documents, his lawyers warned it could have longstanding consequences.
“Cancelling Mr Djokovic’s visa would jeopardise the viability of Australia continuing to host the Australian Open,” they wrote.
