<p>Australian tennis fans at Melbourne Park said the country's decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday was the correct move, while an online poll showed that 90% of respondents agreed with the government.</p>.<p>Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to cancel the visa of Djokovic, who is unvaccinated for Covid-19, after a court quashed an earlier revocation and released him from immigration detention on Monday.</p>.<p>"I do agree with what the government has done. Rules are rules. If you break the rules there are a lot of consequences," Lou Ricciardi, a 68-year-old fashion agent from Adelaide who is in Melbourne with his family to watch the Australian Open qualifiers, told Reuters.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-to-meet-immigration-officials-on-saturday-report-1071066.html" target="_blank">Djokovic to meet immigration officials on Saturday: Report</a></strong></p>.<p>"It's unfortunate for the Open but... the Open is bigger than just one man. The other players have got to just put up with what's happened and hope there's no distractions.</p>.<p>"I feel the government did the right thing to keep us healthy and safe."</p>.<p>A News Corp poll that had more than 60,000 respondents was 84% in favour of a second cancellation of Djokovic's visa and a new poll on Friday showed that 90% of respondents thought the right decision had been made.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/novak-djokovics-australian-visa-cancelled-for-second-time-1071028.html" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic's Australian visa cancelled for second time</a></strong></p>.<p>Jason Martin, a 25-year-old maintenance worker from the Melbourne suburb of Scoresby, said that the decision could have been taken sooner.</p>.<p>"We had a thing like in mid-October where you have to get vaccinated otherwise you weren't able to work at all. It's been a tough time for most workers here in Australia," Martin said.</p>.<p>"So to see him come in without being vaccinated and being allowed to work in Victoria was kind of a kick in the face for all of us workers.</p>.<p>"Finally to see them come to a decision to get rid of him, I'm happy."</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Australian tennis fans at Melbourne Park said the country's decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday was the correct move, while an online poll showed that 90% of respondents agreed with the government.</p>.<p>Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to cancel the visa of Djokovic, who is unvaccinated for Covid-19, after a court quashed an earlier revocation and released him from immigration detention on Monday.</p>.<p>"I do agree with what the government has done. Rules are rules. If you break the rules there are a lot of consequences," Lou Ricciardi, a 68-year-old fashion agent from Adelaide who is in Melbourne with his family to watch the Australian Open qualifiers, told Reuters.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-to-meet-immigration-officials-on-saturday-report-1071066.html" target="_blank">Djokovic to meet immigration officials on Saturday: Report</a></strong></p>.<p>"It's unfortunate for the Open but... the Open is bigger than just one man. The other players have got to just put up with what's happened and hope there's no distractions.</p>.<p>"I feel the government did the right thing to keep us healthy and safe."</p>.<p>A News Corp poll that had more than 60,000 respondents was 84% in favour of a second cancellation of Djokovic's visa and a new poll on Friday showed that 90% of respondents thought the right decision had been made.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/novak-djokovics-australian-visa-cancelled-for-second-time-1071028.html" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic's Australian visa cancelled for second time</a></strong></p>.<p>Jason Martin, a 25-year-old maintenance worker from the Melbourne suburb of Scoresby, said that the decision could have been taken sooner.</p>.<p>"We had a thing like in mid-October where you have to get vaccinated otherwise you weren't able to work at all. It's been a tough time for most workers here in Australia," Martin said.</p>.<p>"So to see him come in without being vaccinated and being allowed to work in Victoria was kind of a kick in the face for all of us workers.</p>.<p>"Finally to see them come to a decision to get rid of him, I'm happy."</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>