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Novak Djokovic headed home after deportation from Australia

Headline from KTVB Boise, on the newest of 5 developments

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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  1. Novak Djokovic is back training for Australian Open following vaccine battle

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

  3. Novak Djokovic faces deportation after Australia revokes visa a second time

    Headline from WWL New Orleans ·

  4. Novak Djokovic Visa case over, deported from Australia

    Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

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    Novak Djokovic headed home after deportation from Australia

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  1. The Guardian

    How Australia’s handling of Djokovic exposed its flawed immigration system to the world (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Money, media attention and fame will likely protect the tennis player from the same fate as those confined to years in detention by arbitrary and arcane law

  2. Newsweek

    Novak Djokovic is back training for Australian Open following vaccine battle (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Djokovic, whom the Australian government is still considering deporting via other means, thanked fans for "standing with me through all this and encouraging me to stay strong."

  3. France 24

    Djokovic's Australian Open hopes may hinge on travels before arrival (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Novak Djokovic's bid for an unprecedented 21st singles Grand Slam title at the Australian Open could hinge on a single answer he gave on a visa form -- had he travelled between Serbia and Spain in th…

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Novak Djokovic held a practice session on Tuesday, a day after he left immigration detention, focusing on defending his Australian Open title even while he still faces the prospect of deportation because he's not vaccinated against COVID-19.

  5. CNN

    Australian immigration minister is still considering Djokovic's case (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A judge in Melbourne ruled that tennis star Novak Djokovic should be released from detention, and the government's cancellation of his visa overruled. Follow here for live updates.

  6. France 24

    Djokovic saga throws light on migrants' ordeal in Australia (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    It was the most unlikely Australian residence for the world's number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic: a grim, five-storey former hotel with no check-out allowed.

  7. NPR

    Djokovic gets some court time in Australia as leaders discuss his visa (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The prime ministers of Australia and Serbia talked by phone about the tennis star's visa as he is seeded No. 1 in Australian Open.

  8. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Djokovic back into swing in Australia despite visa concerns (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic held a practice session at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, his second day out of detention, focusing on his Australian Open title defense

  9. CNN

    Australian Border Force investigating whether Djokovic lied on entry form (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A judge in Melbourne ruled that tennis star Novak Djokovic should be released from detention, and the government's cancellation of his visa overruled. Follow here for live updates.

  10. CNN

    Live updates: Novak Djokovic can remain in Australia, court rules (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A judge in Melbourne ruled that tennis star Novak Djokovic should be released from detention, and the government's cancellation of his visa overruled. Follow here for live updates.

  11. Forbes

    Djokovic’s Travel Claims Reportedly Under Investigation As Australia Considers Second Visa Cancelation (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Djokovic indicated in his travel forms that he had not traveled anywhere in the 14 days leading up to his arrival in Melbourne, despite traveling from Serbia to Spain.

  12. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Novak Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    Daily Hampshire Gazette's feed description

    MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic held a practice session on Tuesday, a day after he left immigration detention, focusing on defending his Australian Open title even while he still faces the prospect of deportation because he’s not vaccinated...

  13. Towleroad Gay News

    Djokovic Sorry For COVID Mistakes, Visa For Australian Open Still In Doubt (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    By Sonali Paul and Courtney Walsh

  14. KVIA El Paso

    Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By JOHN PYE and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has remained in limbo even after he was included in the draw for the Australian Open, with the tennis star still awaiting a government decision on whether to deport him for not being vaccinated for COVID-19.

  15. Tucson

    EXPLAINER: How will Australian visa ruling impact Djokovic? (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    As Novak Djokovic awaits a final decision on whether his visa will be revoked, all eyes have turned to Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke. He has to decide whether he

  16. Portland Press Herald

    Djokovic included in draw for Australian Open as visa saga continues (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Novak Djokovic is slated to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic, who is ranked world No. 78., in the opening round next week if he is not deported.

  17. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Djokovic in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic now knows he’ll face fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of his Australian Open title defense, if he’s allowed to play.

  18. Voice of America

    Djokovic in Australian Open Draw as COVID Vaccine Row Drags On (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The unvaccinated tennis star’s playing status remains uncertain as the Australian government considers whether to revoke his visa for a second time

  19. CNN

    Live updates: Novak Djokovic awaits Australia visa decision (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Tennis star Novak Djokovic is waiting for Australia's immigration minister to decide whether or not to revoke his reinstated visa ahead of the Australian Open.

  20. Forbes

    Novak Djokovic Drawn In Australian Open Despite Looming Deportation Decision (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Australia’s Immigration Minister is still considering canceling Djokovic’s visa after a court allowed the world men’s number one into the country.

  21. CBS News

    Djokovic included in Australian Open draw despite COVID-related visa uncertainty (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The world's top-ranked men's player is waiting for a government decision on whether to let his visa stay in effect even though he's not vaccinated against COVID-19.

  22. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Novak Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    Daily Hampshire Gazette's feed description

    MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic remained in limbo even after he was included in the draw for the Australian Open on Thursday, with the tennis star still awaiting a government decision on whether to deport him for not being vaccinated for...

  23. Al Jazeera

    Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Delayed draw for the tournament includes top-ranked men’s player who could still have his visa cancelled again.

  24. CNN

    Here's what could happen if the Australian government revokes Djokovic's visa again (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Tennis star Novak Djokovic is waiting for Australia's immigration minister to decide whether or not to revoke his reinstated visa ahead of the Australian Open.

  25. Sioux City Journal

    Serbs dismayed as Djokovic's visa again revoked in Australia (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s supporters in Serbia were dismayed Friday after waking up to the news that the top-ranked tennis player again faces deportation from Australia after his

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