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33. Novak Djokovic to remain in detention during court challenge to Australian visa cancellation

Thu Jan 6, 2022, 04:12 AM

Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic is awaiting his Australian Open fate in a Melbourne immigration hotel as the world No 1 mounts a legal challenge against Australia’s decision to cancel his visa.

Djokovic’s lawyers succeeded in a bid to stop him from being deported on Thursday with a full hearing in the federal circuit court now scheduled for Monday.
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It is understood the reigning Australian Open champion was relying on a previous Covid infection as the basis for his exemption to compete – but that is not recognised by the federal government.

After unsuccessfully pleading his case at the airport, Djokovic was transported from the airport to an immigration hotel in the inner Melbourne suburb of Carlton.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/06/novak-djokovic-to-challenge-australian-visa-cancellation-in-federal-court

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Novak Djokovic Is Refused Entry Into Australia Over Vaccine Exemption [View all] Violet_Crumble Jan 2022 OP

Crikey! Deep State Witch Jan 2022 #1

beauty! certainot Jan 2022 #30

These anti vaxxer morons are a big part of the reason we still have to deal with this virus. Comfortably_Numb Jan 2022 #2

It is their country, their choice - Go home and infect people there. Bev54 Jan 2022 #3

He's afflicted with Magatizing Kareniitis nt Shermann Jan 2022 #7

Reading too fast, I first saw this as... 3catwoman3 Jan 2022 #23

No, you catch the "magnetization" after you get your vaccine shot. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2022 #38

Reading too fast, I first saw this as... 3catwoman3 Jan 2022 #24

Good! Mickju Jan 2022 #4

He can break all the records he can but he will NEVER be as loved or respected as Roger or Rafa. LoisB Jan 2022 #5

You are 100% correct on that. Escurumbele Jan 2022 #8

I think he is a truly great player, he has every shot, and has incredible court coverage but his ... Botany Jan 2022 #12

+1 spooky3 Jan 2022 #19

I applaud that decision by the Australian government, shame on the Australian Open that had Escurumbele Jan 2022 #6

Conceited. Entitled psychopath. I wonder if he knows you can get Covid more than once. littlemissmartypants Jan 2022 #28

Game Set Match!!! Stallion Jan 2022 #9

Well, it doesn't seem to be over, I hope the Australian government is not playing games. Escurumbele Jan 2022 #10

Ah yes, Scotty from Marketing oioioi Jan 2022 #40

Serious RayStar Jan 2022 #11

If he's the #1 ranked tennis player, how could he qualify for a medical exemption? Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #13

The scuttlebutt is that the medical exemption was "fabricated". The organization that puts on the iluvtennis Jan 2022 #14

Well, I figured that, but they must have had to give a reason Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #16

It's been true for a long time that the top 4 or 5 players spooky3 Jan 2022 #21

According to Guardian-Australia and Asia Pacific rpannier Jan 2022 #31

It appears he believes he's an exception to any rules, but we've learned that Covid doesn't make Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #32

All of these "star" athletes who are refusing to be vaccinated PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #15

Tough. No vax, no play. paleotn Jan 2022 #17

The Austrailian government has some balls. nycbos Jan 2022 #18

The Australian Government is desperate for a distraction oioioi Jan 2022 #36

Good the pos should be vaccinated rockfordfile Jan 2022 #20

Just take the damn shot, you big baby! ironflange Jan 2022 #22

did dubai take him back? or is he just flying around like a big ass until he gets a vaccine? nt orleans Jan 2022 #25

His behavior during the pandemic has been appalling tishaLA Jan 2022 #26

Eastern Europe is awash in Putin-sponsored anti-vaxx propaganda. SunSeeker Jan 2022 #27

Novaxx Djokovic? Is that his new handle? n/t xocetaceans Jan 2022 #29

Novak Djokovic to remain in detention during court challenge to Australian visa cancellation muriel_volestrangler Jan 2022 #33

Novak Djokovic to remain in detention during court challenge to Australian visa cancellation Eugene Jan 2022 #34

He won't answer questions about his vaccination status with a straight answer. Aussie105 Jan 2022 #35

Hey man...just get the shot in your OTHER arm Drum Jan 2022 #37

His own name practically spells out Covid vacc. Jetheels Jan 2022 #39

Just the thought of him stuck in a quarantine hotel... Raftergirl Jan 2022 #41

If you can't follow their rules, tough shit. Luciferous Jan 2022 #42

There is now another player in quarantine hotel. Raftergirl Jan 2022 #43

Tough shit, pretty-boy jock. (nt) Paladin Jan 2022 #44