Novak Djokovic again faces deportation from Australia after immigration authorities revoked his visa for a second time Friday, just three days before the start of the Australian Open.
The unvaccinated tennis ace, whose visa was initially cancelled before being reinstated by a judge on Monday, is hoping to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the tournament. Djokovic had previously been granted an exemption to enter Australia despite the country’s strict vaccination requirements.
In a statement, Immigration Minister Alex Hawke cited “public interest” as the motivation behind the move, claiming the government is “firmly committed to protecting Australia’s borders, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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