Australian Government Denied Extension to Prep Case Against Djokovic

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his men's Singles Final match against Matteo Berrettini of Italy on Day Thirteen of The Championships-Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on July 11, 2021. Julian Finney/Getty Images

A bid for extra time by the Australian government to prepare its case against tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic has been denied.

His case returns to court on Monday, with Djokovic fighting for the right to remain in the country and the chance to defend his Australian Open title.