2022 Australian Open: Serbia Hails Novak Djokovic's Court Victory In Australia

2022 Australian Open: Despite losing in court the Australian government has warned it could still force Djokovic to leave by cancelling his visa for a second time, which would see the Serb miss the tournament, starting on January 17.

Serbians applauded Novak Djokovic's win Monday over the Australian government, overturning the cancellation of his visa on Covid-19 and thus ending his detention by authorities. "To the delight of all those who went out into the streets, who in all corners of the world offered their support Novak Djokovic won in Australia, as he always does," read an editorial in the Serbian daily Blic.

The tabloid Vecernje novosti announced Djokovic "beat Australia", while warning that "nothing is over".

The tennis star's legal victory was also welcomed by residents of the capital Belgrade, where hundreds rallied during the past week in support of their compatriot to whom Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pledged full diplomatic backing.

"Bravoooo warrior!!! now take the 10th title and break all the records," wrote fan Zoran Petrovic on Facebook.

Others remained anxious that Australian authorities would make one last effort to expel Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.