‘Rules Are Rules’: Australia Cancels Novak Djokovic’s Visa After Denying Entry

‘Rules Are Rules’: Australia Cancels Novak Djokovic’s Visa After Denying Entry
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his match against Croatia's Marin Cilic at Davis Cup Semi-Finals -Serbia v Croatia in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 3, 2021. Susana Vera/Reutes
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The Australian government has cancelled the visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic, who was held at Melbourne airport for over five hours upon arrival on Wednesday night, just days before the Australian Open.

The decision comes after Djokovic claimed to have an exemption to compete in the event despite COVID-19 vaccination border entry requirements.

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