Novak Djokovic will spend Saturday night in immigration detention before the world's tennis number one seeks a court ruling to stop his deportation and keep alive his bid for a record 21st major title at the Australian Open. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke decided to cancel the Serbian superstar's visa because his presence could foster opposition to COVID-19 vaccination in Australia, court documents released after an initial hearing in the Federal Court on Saturday showed. Djokovic wants to be able defend his title at the Australian Open, which begins on Monday. "Australian Open is much more important than any player," said Nadal, whom Djokovic considers his greatest rival on a tennis court. If he's not playing, Australian Open will be great ... with or without him."

Source: dna January 15, 2022 11:26 UTC