Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, had his visa revoked for a second time by Australian authorities on Friday and was set to be detained again on Saturday, the latest dizzying volley in a drawn-out drama over his refusal to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
Australia’s immigration minister Alex Hawke said in a statement that he was cancelling Djokovic’s visa on the grounds of “health and good order”, adding that it was in the public interest to do so. Djokovic’s attorneys said they would file an appeal immediately, with the Australian Open starting on Monday. The matter will be heard at 10.15am on Saturday.
Legal experts said Djokovic might have little chance of having the decision overturned, despite winning his first round in court earlier this week on narrow procedural grounds.
KNOCKED OUT!
Documents Provided By Djokovic Failed To State He Travelled Between Serbia & Spain During 14 Days Before His Arrival In Australia
This story is from the January 15, 2022 edition of The Times of India Mumbai.
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