Djokovic loses appeal to reinstate visa ahead of Australian Open
ABC News
Novak Djokovic has lost his Federal Court fight to stay in Australia. His application has been dismissed and the government's decision has been upheld.
Novak Djokovic has lost his Federal Court fight to stay in Australia. His application has been dismissed and the government's decision has been upheld.
The Serbian tennis star had been waiting for three judges to determine whether he would be able to stay in the country to launch his title-defending bid at the Australian Open on Monday. The court had adjourned on Sunday for the judges to deliberate.
Djokovic was scheduled to play on Monday, with his first-round match against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic for the evening session, not before 7 p.m. local time.
The world's No. 1 tennis player asked the court to reinstate his visa, which was canceled for the second time on Friday.
