Djokovic deportation: The fallout in Australia and Serbia

 

Novak Djokovic has left Australia after losing his appeal against his visa cancellation. He was deported after judges upheld a decision by the immigration minister that the unvaccinated tennis star posed a threat to public health. It comes after a 10-day legal battle that began when Djokovic arrived to compete in the Australian Open. He was hoping for an unprecedented 21st men's Grand Slam win.

Novak Djokovic, Tennis Australia and the government of New South Wales really believed that they could just circumvent COVID-19 protocols and no one would notice. Australian Border Force noticed, that not only was his visa information not accurate, that he didn't qualify for COVID-19 medical exemption.

Novak Djokovic: Tennis star to be deported after losing Australia visa appeal

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has lost his last-ditch court bid to stay in Australia and is set to be deported.

The Federal Court upheld a government decision to cancel the unvaccinated Serbian player's visa.

The government argued the 34-year-old posed a threat to public health.

Djokovic is now unable to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne. He was due to play his first match on Monday.

During Sunday's court hearing before a three-judge panel, Djokovic's defence unsuccessfully argued that the grounds given by the government were "invalid and illogical".

Djokovic has been staying at an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne, the same place he was taken after his visa was first revoked following his arrival on 6 January.

Novak Djokovic's Australian visa revoked again

Novak Djokovic's Australian visa has been revoked for a second time, putting in serious doubt the world's No.1 men's tennis player's chances of contesting the Australian Open and winning a record 21st Grand Slam

I'm stick to death of the Novak Djokovic's of the world. Believing, because they are wealthy and famous rules are only for the peasants.

Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory (video)

 

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, after a judge ruled against the Australian government's decision to cancel his visa - but he could still be deported.