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Novak Djokovic released from detention hotel; wins Round 1 of court hearings - Live blog, Updates
Novak Djokovic's visa has been revoked and the 20-time Grand Slam champion will be deported after failing to "provide appropriate evidence" for his exemption.
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Wells and the Miami Open (Source: Getty)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge as we keep you up-to-date on the latest happenings from Australia centering Novak Djokovic:
Live Updates
- 6 Jan 2022 2:58 PM GMT
Djokovic's case adjourned till Monday
Djokovic will spend at least another night in immigration detention, probably even the weekend, with his chances of playing in this month's Australian Open in limbo, report AP.
With his visa canceled by Australian Border Force officials who rejected his evidence to support a medical exemption from the country's strict COVID-19 vaccination rules, Djokovic had to trade the practice courts for the law courts on Thursday. Djokovic has not disclosed if he is vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly adjourned Djokovic's case until Monday because of a delay in receiving the application for a review of the visa decisions and the temporary ban on his deportation. A lawyer for the government agreed the 34-year-old tennis player should not be deported before the next hearing.
- 6 Jan 2022 6:37 AM GMT
Explained: Is Novak Djokovic vaccinated and why wasn't he let into Australia? Read on!
SO IS THIS WHOLE EPISODE OVER?
Doubtful. Djokovic is launching legal action in Australia's Federal Circuit Court against the cancellation of his visa. If he were forced to leave now, he would have time to return before the Australian Open starts if his attempt to get into Australia — and the Australian Open — eventually proved successful.
Read the full explainer here.
