02:44Dozens of supporters of tennis player Novak Djokovic rallied outside the Rod Laver Arena, on Saturday, following his detention and second visa cancellation.
Djokovic had traveled to Melbourne last week in order to play in the tournament, but was initially barred from entering the country, had his visa cancelled, and was detained as he failed to meet the COVID-19 entry requirements due to being unvaccinated.
The star recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection, having tested positive for the virus in December.
A judge decided earlier in the week that Djokovic was not to be deported from Australia, allowing for his release from detention and the resumption of training, but after a decision made by the country’s Federal Immigration Minister, the visa was one again revoked.
Djokovic was once again detained by Australian authorities on Saturday. His lawyers are attempting to overturn the decision as the challenge continues, with a court hearing scheduled for Sunday.
The player was originally set to play in the tournament on Monday, January 17.
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Australia: Djokovic supporters rally outside Rod Laver Arena after his detention
Dozens of supporters of tennis player Novak Djokovic rallied outside the Rod Laver Arena, on Saturday, following his detention and second visa cancellation.
Djokovic had traveled to Melbourne last week in order to play in the tournament, but was initially barred from entering the country, had his visa cancelled, and was detained as he failed to meet the COVID-19 entry requirements due to being unvaccinated.
The star recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection, having tested positive for the virus in December.
A judge decided earlier in the week that Djokovic was not to be deported from Australia, allowing for his release from detention and the resumption of training, but after a decision made by the country’s Federal Immigration Minister, the visa was one again revoked.
Djokovic was once again detained by Australian authorities on Saturday. His lawyers are attempting to overturn the decision as the challenge continues, with a court hearing scheduled for Sunday.
The player was originally set to play in the tournament on Monday, January 17.
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Dozens of supporters of tennis player Novak Djokovic rallied outside the Rod Laver Arena, on Saturday, following his detention and second visa cancellation.
Djokovic had traveled to Melbourne last week in order to play in the tournament, but was initially barred from entering the country, had his visa cancelled, and was detained as he failed to meet the COVID-19 entry requirements due to being unvaccinated.
The star recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection, having tested positive for the virus in December.
A judge decided earlier in the week that Djokovic was not to be deported from Australia, allowing for his release from detention and the resumption of training, but after a decision made by the country’s Federal Immigration Minister, the visa was one again revoked.
Djokovic was once again detained by Australian authorities on Saturday. His lawyers are attempting to overturn the decision as the challenge continues, with a court hearing scheduled for Sunday.
The player was originally set to play in the tournament on Monday, January 17.
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