Novak Djokovic is fighting against deportation from Australia after his visa was revoked at a Melbourne airport.
The tennis star, who is seeking his 10th Australian Open victory and a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title, has been blocked entry into the country by the Australian Border Force after he “failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and his visa has been subsequently cancelled.” The ABF added: “Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry or who have had their visa cancelled will be detained and removed from Australia.”
The decision has sparked uproar from Serbia with Djokovic’s parents accusing the country of treating their son “like a prisoner”. Rival Nick Kyrgios has called on Australian authorities to “do better” with home affairs minister Karen Andrews later countering by insisting Djokovic is not being “held captive” and is “free to leave at any time”. Two other people connected to the Australian Open have joined Djokovic in being instructed to leave the country, one confirmed as Czech doubles specialist Renata Voracova.
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