BREAKING: Emergency court hearing in case of Australian government’s cancellation of Novak Djokovic’s visa has begun
Live updates: https://t.co/ufZK91aN5y
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) January 14, 2022
This morning.
Melbourne, Australia.
More as we get it.
Novak Djokovic
This morning.
Via Forbes:
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has been drawn in the lineup for the Australian Open, which begins on Monday, despite uncertainty over whether he will be allowed to remain in the country as the Australian government weighs canceling his visa after disputing his medical exemption to the country’s strict Covid-19 vaccine requirements.
According to the lineup, Djokovic—the men’s tennis world number one, top seed for the contest and returning champion—is set to open against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.
Djokovic’s participation in the tournament is not guaranteed, however, and Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still considering revoking the player’s visa.
Hawke is expected to announce a decision on Friday, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, which would likely force organizers to reshuffle the draw before the tournament begins on Monday.
Novak Djokovic Drawn In Australian Open Despite Looming Deportation Decision (Forbes)
Meanwhile…
Another supporter down in live match today pic.twitter.com/VCGSUhwRnP
— Based UK (@Based__UK) January 12, 2022
Last night.
Tottenham Vs Chelsea.
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Australia's immigration authorities said on Tuesday that they were investigating whether Novak Djokovic could be charged with making a false statement on his visa entry form as the controversy over the tennis star’s Covid vaccination exemption continues. https://t.co/1nlUe5LVd6
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) January 11, 2022
This afternoon.
Earlier…
Novak Djokovic with his father Srdja
Australian authorities are investigating whether Novak Djokovic lied on his entry form before arriving in the country, source says https://t.co/O9NaofTuM8
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 11, 2022
This morning.
Australian Border Force investigating whether Djokovic lied on entry form (CNN)
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I’m pleased and grateful that the Judge overturned my visa cancellation. Despite all that has happened,I want to stay and try to compete @AustralianOpen
I remain focused on that. I flew here to play at one of the most important events we have in front of the amazing fans. 👇 pic.twitter.com/iJVbMfQ037— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 10, 2022
This afternoon.
Earlier…
Judge Anthony Kelly ruled the federal government's decision last week to revoke Novak Djokovic's visa to enter the country was 'unreasonable' and ordered the world number one be released https://t.co/RFhRzcq301 pic.twitter.com/abBkkftuMR
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 10, 2022
This morning.
Melbourne, Australia.
Meanwhile…
Absolute mayhem by Novak Djokovic’s lawyer’s office on Collins Street. A car leaving the office is completely surrounded by people cheering “free Nole” pic.twitter.com/H3mAsEHSdX
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) January 10, 2022
Novak Djokovic and his father, Srdjan in 2017
Word up. From Novak Djokovic’s father. pic.twitter.com/xQu9OfiJZ2
— James Melville (@JamesMelville) January 6, 2022
This morning.
Via BBC:
Novak Djokovic is not being held captive in Australia, a top official says, as the men’s world number one tennis player faces deportation over Covid vaccination rules.
“He is free to leave at any time that he chooses to,” Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said.
The Serb star remains in immigration detention in Melbourne after being denied entry on Wednesday.
A court challenge is due on Monday, a week before the Australian Open begins.
Now more uncertainty surrounds the schedule of the tournament that Djokovic has won nine times. A 10th win would see him become the men’s most successful player, with 21 Grand Slams.
ABC News is reporting that Czech player Renata Voracova also had her Australian visa cancelled on Friday and is being detained in the same immigration hotel.
Novak Djokovic visa: Australia says tennis star not being held captive (BBC)
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As a former journalist who has worked for both Murdoch and Fairfax (now Nine News), all of you who continue to work for the lying Australian corporate mass media are every bit as culpable for this lawless tyranny as the governments. You will be held accountable for your treason.
— Stan Beer (@stanbeer) January 7, 2022
Gulp.
Novak Djokovic
This morning.
Australia.
Via ESPN:
Novak Djokovic faces further sleepless nights in detention as the nine-time champion’s Australian Open fate remains in legal limbo following the adjournment of his desperate court case against deportation.
The world No.1 is challenging the Australian government’s decision to cancel his visa, applying for a judicial review, and attempting to stave off deportation in the meantime.
Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly on Thursday night said there was a delay in receiving the application for a review of the visa decisions and the temporary ban on Djokovic’s deportation.
Novak Djokovic to remain in visa limbo until Monday (ESPN)
This absurd debacle over whether Novak Djokovic can enter Australia and play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated illustrates so much of the theater and bullshit embedded in COVID policy. There’s not an iota of science or public health driving any of this madness: https://t.co/nCf132DkbR
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) January 5, 2022
Meanwhile…
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Sydney’s ATP Cup:
Nikoloz Basilashivili was struggling to breathe pic.twitter.com/JXh3pLJIpe
— ⭐️Intentionally Blank⭐️ (@Intent_B) January 6, 2022
Ah.
#UPDATE Men’s world number one Novak Djokovic was named among the entries for the Australian Open, but women’s great Serena Williams was missing https://t.co/uAVHTjpR0T
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 8, 2021
OPINION: Allowing a millionaire anti-vax tennis star to play is a slap in the face to unvaccinated Victorians who have been barred from enjoying their own state. https://t.co/tZox5Vvns3
— Herald Sun (@theheraldsun) December 8, 2021
New balls.
Old balls.
Only you can decide.
Anti Vax Star Put Ahead of Victorians (The Herald Sun)
Previously: Novak’s Scene
“The information system has gone in a direction that is no longer one that is the basis for journalism. There is less free journalism and information… more is controlled from one or two sources, so propaganda is spread that suits the elite.”
~ Novak Djokovic pic.twitter.com/LmZK3Ci6gS
— James Melville (@JamesMelville) November 3, 2021
This morning.
Via Tennis World:
“…attention can have many positive aspects and benefits in both the professional and private life, but can also create an additional burden. You have an influence on the youth, who look to you as a role model and wish to become like you one day.
“Additionally, it’s expected of you to offer your thoughts on topics that are beyond your own profession. I typically make an effort to keep a distance, although when I feel the urge to share my thoughts, I do so. I am someone who holds fast to principles, life values, human rights… That is something that has been abused in the past.”
Novak Djokovic
The world No 1 tennis player has stated that he won’t reveal if he has been vaccinated or not.
Novak Djokovic: I hold fast to principles, life values and human rights (Tennis World)
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