٠٠:٠٠:٤٢Novak Djokovic has been detained once again in Melbourne on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's final court hearing that will essentially decide whether Djokovic can take part in the Australian Open.
The reigning champion is facing deportation after having his visa cancelled twice over rules regarding his vaccination status.
Djokovic is still scheduled to play the Australian Open on Monday in Melbourne.
After an unsuccessful online hearing for the Serbian on Saturday, Djokovic's lawyers confirmed that he would spend the night in an immigration detention location. Footage shows Djokovic's car arriving at the location, surrounded by fans and protesters rallying in support of immigrants in the detention centre.
Australia: Djokovic detained ahead of last-chance deportation appeal
Novak Djokovic has been detained once again in Melbourne on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's final court hearing that will essentially decide whether Djokovic can take part in the Australian Open.
The reigning champion is facing deportation after having his visa cancelled twice over rules regarding his vaccination status.
Djokovic is still scheduled to play the Australian Open on Monday in Melbourne.
After an unsuccessful online hearing for the Serbian on Saturday, Djokovic's lawyers confirmed that he would spend the night in an immigration detention location. Footage shows Djokovic's car arriving at the location, surrounded by fans and protesters rallying in support of immigrants in the detention centre.
Novak Djokovic has been detained once again in Melbourne on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's final court hearing that will essentially decide whether Djokovic can take part in the Australian Open.
The reigning champion is facing deportation after having his visa cancelled twice over rules regarding his vaccination status.
Djokovic is still scheduled to play the Australian Open on Monday in Melbourne.
After an unsuccessful online hearing for the Serbian on Saturday, Djokovic's lawyers confirmed that he would spend the night in an immigration detention location. Footage shows Djokovic's car arriving at the location, surrounded by fans and protesters rallying in support of immigrants in the detention centre.