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Novak Djokovic headed home after deportation from Australia

Headline from News West 9, from the development of Jan 16, 2022

Newest development Jan 20, 2022 · 4 reportsAustralian judges explain decision to deport Novak Djokovic

The tennis star ran afoul of Australia's strict COVID-19 rules in what quickly became a widely watched international legal fight.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Australia Expected To Rule On Novak Djokovic Friday, Serb Would Appeal Effort To Deport Him

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Novak Djokovic back in detention as he continues to fight deportation from Australia

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. Names this update

    Novak Djokovic headed home after deportation from Australia

    Headline from News West 9 ·

  4. Newest

    Australian judges explain decision to deport Novak Djokovic

    Headline from The Hill ·

Reports & sources

73 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    Australia Expected To Rule On Novak Djokovic Friday, Serb Would Appeal Effort To Deport Him (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is expected to rule on Novak Djokovic’s fate on Friday, and the Serbian world No. 1 would immediately appeal a ruling aimed at deporting him, according to Australia’s The Age newspaper.

  2. France 24

    Australia poised to decide on Djokovic deportation (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Australia was poised Thursday to decide if it will deport Novak Djokovic following a sensational legal battle over the tennis superstar's arrival in the country without a Covid-19 vaccine.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Australia revokes Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation once again after Australia's immigration minister used his powers to tear up Djokovic's visa. The player's lawyers moved to dispute the issue in court.

  4. Washington Times

    Double-fault: Visa revoked again, Djokovic faces deportation (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time, the latest twist in the ongoing saga over whether the No. 1-ranked tennis player will be allowed to compete in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19.

  5. Newsweek

    Novak Djokovic's visa canceled again by Australia as he faces deportation (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Serbian tennis player, who isn't vaccinated against COVID, has been embroiled in controversy ahead of the Australian Open.

  6. Legitgov

  7. Al Jazeera

    Djokovic faces deportation after Australia visa cancelled again (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Australia cancels Djokovic’s visa for a second time, saying the unvaccinated tennis player may pose a risk to community.

  8. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

    Published

    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time, the latest twist in the ongoing saga over whether the No. 1-ranked tennis player will be allowed to compete in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19.

  9. News Center Maine

    Novak Djokovic faces deportation after Australia revokes visa a second time (opens News Center Maine)

    Published

    News Center Maine's feed description

    The tennis star's lawyers are expected to appeal, but could face an uphill battle against new information, including that Djokovic lied on his entry forms.

  10. The Hill

    Djokovic faces deportation as Australia again revokes his visa (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Top-ranked men's tennis star Novak Djokovic is again facing deportation after Australia revoked his visa for a second time on “health and good order grounds” and on the basis of it being in the “public interest”&nbs

  11. The Times of Israel

    Novak Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa again (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Lawyers for unvaccinated, number 1-ranked tennis player expected to appeal decision for 2nd time; PM says move protects Australian 'sacrifices' during pandemic

  12. 21st Century Wire

    Novak Djokovic Arrested, Detained Again in Australian Immigration Facility (opens 21st Century Wire)

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    21st Century Wire's feed description

    21WIRE | Vindictive Aussie ministers fear the 'antivaxxer' star could inspire Australia's freedom movement.

  13. The Times of Israel

    Djokovic back in detention as Australia cancels visa again, citing ‘risk’ to public (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Australia agrees not to deport tennis star until end of his legal appeal to stay in country; government says he poses threat to public safety by solidifying anti-vaccine sentiment

  14. Breitbart News

    Novak Djokovic Detained AGAIN in Australia, Declared Public Threat (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Australia returned Novak Djokovic to detention on Saturday, saying the tennis star's opposition to vaccination could cause "civil unrest".

  15. Al Jazeera

    Djokovic returns to detention as he fights Australia deportation (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government revoked Djokovic’s visa for a second time amid public outcry.

  16. Rolling Stone

    Novak Djokovic Detained As He Faces Possible Deportation From Australia (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Things just aren’t looking up for Novak Djokovic — and, if the Australian government has its way, the 34-year-old tennis star could soon be packing his bags and heading home without hitting t…

  17. CBS News

    Novak Djokovic back in detention as he continues to fight deportation from Australia (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A hearing is scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men's No. 1-ranked tennis player was due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.

  18. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    EXPLAINER: How Djokovic Plans to Fight Deportation in Court (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Novak Djokovic won his first legal round against Australian authorities who want to deport him.

  19. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Djokovic Back in Detention, Continues to Fight Deportation (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Novak Djokovic is reported to be back in immigration detention after his legal challenge to avoid being deported from Australia for being unvaccinated for COVID-19 was moved to three judges of a higher court.

  20. Legitgov

  21. Deutsche Welle

    Novak Djokovic in Australia immigration detention ahead of deportation ruling | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The number one ranked tennis player awaiting a federal court decision after his visa was revoked for a second time on Friday.

  22. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Djokovic back in court to fight deportation from Australia (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Novak Djokovic returned to court on Sunday to fight an attempt to deport him because of what a government minister described as a perception that the tennis star was a "talisman of a community of anti-vaccination sentiment."

  23. Newsweek

    Novak Djokovic loses deportation appeal in Australia just hours before tournament (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Djokovic has been the No. 1 player in the world for 354 weeks. He's won 20 grand slam titles, with nine of them coming at the Australian Open.

  24. Fox News

    Djokovic deported by Australia for being unvaccinated (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Australia deported Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic Sunday for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, preventing him from competing in the Australian Open.

  25. Voice of America

    Djokovic Out of Australian Open as Court Upholds Deportation (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Decision was unanimous

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