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Djokovic placed in immigration detention prior to last-ditch appeal to be allowed to play at Australian

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Novak Djokovic has been placed back into immigration detention at the Park Hotel in Melbourne before

Djokovic's visa "on health and good order grounds".Court documents show that the Government is arguing Djokovic

, and want Djokovic's visa restored.The hearing is due to begin at 9:30am local time tomorrow.Novak Djokovic

transported to the detention facility at the Park Hotel by the Australian Border Force ©Getty ImagesIf Djokovic

restricted to 50 per cent capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.On top of the legal disputes in Australia, Djokovic

is being investigated for breaking COVID-19 rules in both Serbia and Spain.The Djokovic camp claims


Unvaccinated Djokovic has visa cancelled again days before Australian Open

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Australia has cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time, with Immigration Minister Alex Hawke

Djokovic, who is in Melbourne to attempt to win the Australian Open for a 10th time, is unvaccinated

' lawyers have already appealed the decision.At a court hearing today is was decided that Djokovic is

Today I exercised my power under section 133C(3) of the Migration Act to cancel the visa held by Mr Novak

Djokovic on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so,

" Hawke said in a statement.Novak Djokovic is not vaccinated against COVID-19, but claims to have had


Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as crowd capacity halved over COVID-19 surge

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Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic has been drawn to play at the Australian Open despite uncertainty

Yesterday, Djokovic said in a post on Instagram that his agent was at fault for an error on his travel

with French newspaper L'Équipe.According to Serbian law, Djokovic could be fined or face a prison sentence

isolation rules.Rafael Nadal is on the same side of the draw as fellow 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak

Djokovic ©Getty ImagesSpanish authorities are also reportedly investigating whether Djokovic illegally

entered the country when travelling to Marbella in late December to train.The Djokovic saga has dominated


Djokovic admits not isolating after positive COVID-19 test, claims agent at fault for error on travel

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World number one Novak Djokovic has admitted he did not isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 in

Instagram to address what he called "ongoing misinformation" about his activities last month, Djokovic

days prior to their flights to Australia, "No" was ticked on Djokovic's travel document.STATEMENT BY NOVAK

DJOKOVIC12 January 2022https://t.co/qhreHUYlQ8— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 12, 2022The form

Djokovic confirmed at the court hearing that he had "authorised" his agent to submit his document "on

A "false declaration" on the form would be grounds for a visa cancellation.The statement from Djokovic


Djokovic facing fresh probe over claims of lie in travel declaration

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World number one Novak Djokovic is at the centre of another investigation, with the Australian Border

immigration detention centre yesterday after an appeal hearing overturned his visa cancellation.However, Djokovic

1 January".Several social media posts have suggested that Djokovic was in Belgrade on Christmas Day

and Spain on New Year’s Eve before landing in Melbourne on January 5.Novak Djokovic practices on Rod

Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly ruled that Djokovic was not given enough time to speak with

In travelling to Melbourne, it’s clear Novak Djokovic believed he had been granted a necessary medical


Djokovic wins appeal against deportation from Australia

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World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed victory in his appeal against his deportation from Australia

weekend in an immigration detention centre - described as a "prison" by his family - to fight his case, Djokovic

I’m pleased and grateful that the judge overturned my visa cancellation," Djokovic wrote in a post on

Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 10, 2022At today’s hearing, judge Anthony Kelly ordered the 34

entry requirements to Australia".Demonstrations have been held outside of Melbourne's Park Hotel where Novak

We’re here to celebrate our son Novak, a boy who in his family learned not to put up with lies and cheating


Australian Government bid to delay Djokovic court hearing rejected

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application from Australia's Federal Government for a two-day delay to tomorrow's hearing concerning Novak

will and that he was lured to travel to Australia in order to be humiliated".Supporters of Serbia's Novak

Djokovic, as well as anti-vaccine demonstrators and refugee advocates, have gathered outside the hotel

mandate.Czech Republic's Renata Voráčová has left Australia having been detained at the same hotel as Novak

Djokovic ©Getty ImagesSocial media photos from December 17 show Djokovic attending an award ceremony

Djokovic has repeatedly refused to reveal his vaccination status, although he has spoken out against


Djokovic lawyers claim Serbian star had COVID-19 on December 16

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Court documents from Novak Djokovic's lawyers state he tested positive for COVID-19 on December 16 as

tournament's vaccine mandate was December 10, and there are social media posts from December 17 of Djokovic

attending an award ceremony for children.The court application also claimed Djokovic received a document

immigration hotel in Melbourne where some of his supporters have gathered.The documents allege that Djokovic

cancellation of his visa despite requesting further time to speak to his lawyers.Supporters of Serbia's Novak

player-first event - we empathise with the situation we currently have and are working closely with Novak


Voráčová visa cancelled and more Australian Open arrivals to have entries investigated

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cancelled after arriving for the Australian Open, and is being detained in the same hotel in Melbourne as Novak

Djokovic.

held at the Park Hotel in the Carlton area of Melbourne, where Serbia's men's singles world number one Djokovic

After the situation concerning Djokovic, Reuters had earlier reported that at least three other

In response to his detention, Djokovic posted on Instagram, thanking his supporters, saying: "Thank

Earlier this week, Djokovic confirmed he would travel after receiving "exemption permission", but he

has claimed more than 20 exemptions were granted.Serbia's men's singles world number one Novak Djokovic


Liam Morgan: Djokovic brought Australian Open saga on himself with careless COVID-19 attitude

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The New Year is barely a week old but already we have seen a story which will be hard to beat in 2022.

over the last couple of days has been the farcical saga involving world number one men's tennis player Novak

Djokovic and his ill-fated attempt to enter Australia for the Australian Open.As many of you will have

prerogative to remain in Australia pending the outcome of his appeal.A Serbian fan waves a flag in support of Novak

Djokovic following his arrival in Melbourne ©Getty ImagesPut simply, Djokovic knew the rules.

The Spaniard, tied on 20 Grand Slam titles with Djokovic and Roger Federer, said he felt sympathy for


Djokovic to stay in detention as appeal against Australia deportation adjourned

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World number one Novak Djokovic is set to remain in an immigration detention centre in Australia after

an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play at the opening Grand Slam of the year, Djokovic

Supporters of Novak Djokovic gather in Melbourne to call for the Serbian to be freed from detention ©

This is a fight for the libertarian world, not just a fight for Novak, but a fight for the whole world

," said Srdjan Djokovic told Serbian media."

Novak Djokovic's announcement on social media on Tuesday (January 4) that he had been given "exemption


Alan Hubbard: My wish for the New Year - that sport has a fighting chance against COVID

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A happy and prosperous New Year? Well, let's hope so but COVID continues to wage war relentlessly on our fun and games.

its citizens during the current situation, is bending the rules to allow the apparently non-jabbed Novak

Djokovic to take his place as the principal attraction in the Australian Open tennis tournament.Which


Djokovic set to be flown out of Australia as world number one has visa application rejected

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claiming he had received a coronavirus vaccine exemption, the world's number one men's tennis player Novak

Djokovic is set to be flown out of Australia, after having his visa application rejected.

his own and questioned by Border Force officials overnight, it was reported on Thursday morning that Djokovic

Novak Djokovic when he arrives in Australia, if he's not vaccinated, he must provide acceptable proof

is chasing a 10th men's singles title at Melbourne Park.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Novak

Djokovic (@djokernole)"Novak applied for a medical exemption which was granted by a panel of experts


Djokovic to play in Australian Open after receiving COVID-19 vaccine exemption

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World number one Novak Djokovic is set to compete at the upcoming Australian Open after revealing that

vaccinated to be allowed to compete at the Australian Open, but certain medical exemptions are available and Djokovic

increased when he withdrew from the Association of Tennis Professionals Cup in Sydney last week.But Djokovic

picture of himself at an airport.The Australian Open is scheduled to be held from January 17 to 30.Djokovic

a medical exemption by an independent panel of experts.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Novak

Djokovic (@djokernole)"Every athlete coming into Australia has to be vaccinated and show proof of that