Djokovic thanks fans for their support

Supporters of Serbia`s Novak Djokovic gather outside a government detention centre where the tennis champion is reported to be staying in Melbourne. Pic/AFP

Novak Djokovic on Friday thanked people "around the world" for their support since he was dramatically refused entry to Australia over his COVID-19 vaccine status.

"Thank you to people around the world for your continuous support. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated," the World No.1, who is in a detention facility in Melbourne awaiting an appeal, wrote on Instagram.

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