Novak Djokovic Australian Open ban verdict given by Todd Woodbridge - 'Doesn't matter'

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Todd Woodbridge has weighed in on Novak Djokovic ’s Australian Open ban saga as the Serb waits to learn whether the federal government will lift his automatic three-year restriction from entering the country so he can compete in the first Grand Slam tournament of 2023. Djokovic’s Australian Open fate lies in the hands of the federal government after he received an automatic three-year ban from entering the country when he was deported at the start of 2022. The world No 7 had his visa cancelled twice when he arrived in Melbourne back in January for the tournament, winning his first appeal but losing the second which saw him kicked out. All people deported from Australia are automatically banned from returning for three years but this can be appealed, and the 21-time Grand Slam champion is hoping he will be allowed back in time for January’s Australian Open after missing the tournament this year. Djokovic’s wish to re-enter Australia has caused some controversy among politicians and citizens in recent days, and Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge has now given his verdict. “I think it's important not to let emotions get in the way,” the 16-time men’s doubles Grand Slam winner said recently. Woodbridge claimed that personal opinions about Djokovic didn’t “matter” and left things down to the government. JUST IN: Kyrgios praised for new attitude after 'sheepish' reaction to Aus Open

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