Fans of Novak Djokovic have gathered in large numbers outside the 'detention centre' where he is being held to protest the 'criminal' treatment of the locked-up tennis ace. World number one and nine-time Aussie Open champion Djokovic dramatically had his visa to enter Australia revoked upon his arrival into the country on Wednesday, amid a huge row over vaccine exemption. He was held in the airport for several hours before being moved to the Park Hotel in Carlton, a government detention hotel in Melbourne's inner city. Some gathered outside the hotel and paraded Serbian flags in support of their hero. The Australian Open begins on Monday 17 January - one week after fans can expect a decision on Djokovic's appeal.

Source: The Star January 06, 2022 14:53 UTC