Novak Djokovic has landed in the Serbian capital of Belgrade following his deportation from Australia over his lack of a COVID-19 vaccination.
The world tennis number one arrived on a flight from Dubai after being forced to leave the country as the Australian Open was getting under way in Melbourne.
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His departure came after three judges in Australia upheld the government’s cancellation of the Serb’s visa and his deportation.
The court ruling capped a two-week drama over his decision not to be vaccinated against coronavirus.
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The three judges upheld the visa cancellation on public interest grounds – meaning he could not defend his Australian Open title – a tournament he has won nine times.Read Also: Novak Djokovic Three-year Visa Ban Could End Early – Australian PM
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