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Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's supporters gathered outside of a court in Melbourne on Sunday, in anticipation of legal verdict regarding his visa appeal, which the player eventually lost.

Last week, Djokovic had travelled to Melbourne 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.

A judge decided earlier in the week that the star tennis player 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 Alex Hawke, the visa was once again revoked.

Australian authorities detained Djokovic on Saturday. His lawyers attempted to overturn the decision, but Chief Justice James Allsop unanimously dismissed the star player’s challenge.

The player was initially set to play in the Australian Open tournament on Monday, January 17.

Following the verdict, Djokovic left Australia from Melbourne Airport on Sunday.

Australia: Djokovic supporters rally outside court as verdict announced, appeal lost

Australia, Melbourne
January 16, 2022 at 09:09 GMT +00:00 · Published

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's supporters gathered outside of a court in Melbourne on Sunday, in anticipation of legal verdict regarding his visa appeal, which the player eventually lost.

Last week, Djokovic had travelled to Melbourne 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.

A judge decided earlier in the week that the star tennis player 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 Alex Hawke, the visa was once again revoked.

Australian authorities detained Djokovic on Saturday. His lawyers attempted to overturn the decision, but Chief Justice James Allsop unanimously dismissed the star player’s challenge.

The player was initially set to play in the Australian Open tournament on Monday, January 17.

Following the verdict, Djokovic left Australia from Melbourne Airport on Sunday.

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Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's supporters gathered outside of a court in Melbourne on Sunday, in anticipation of legal verdict regarding his visa appeal, which the player eventually lost.

Last week, Djokovic had travelled to Melbourne 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.

A judge decided earlier in the week that the star tennis player 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 Alex Hawke, the visa was once again revoked.

Australian authorities detained Djokovic on Saturday. His lawyers attempted to overturn the decision, but Chief Justice James Allsop unanimously dismissed the star player’s challenge.

The player was initially set to play in the Australian Open tournament on Monday, January 17.

Following the verdict, Djokovic left Australia from Melbourne Airport on Sunday.

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