Verdict expected soon in Novak Djokovic deportation hearing
Federal Court Chief Justice James Allsop said he and two fellow judges hoped to reach a verdict later Sunday.
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Federal Court Chief Justice James Allsop said he and two fellow judges hoped to reach a verdict later Sunday.
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic presented their case to a panel of three judges on Sunday, hoping the tennis star will be allowed to stay in Australia and compete in the first major tournament of the year. Djokovic's visa was revoked over not being vaccinated for COVID-19. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
The Australian Open tennis tournament starts on Monday, and it's unclear whether the world’s top-ranked tennis player will play. Novak Djokovic's visa was revoked on Friday for a second time by Australian authorities. The dispute over his COVID-19 vaccine status has now overshadowed the tournament's preparations for 10 days. Roxana Saberi has more.
The world's top-ranked tennis player is appealing the second cancellation of his visa.
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The world's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic faces deportation after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time over a COVID-19 vaccine dispute. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
The tennis star is facing deportation just days before the Australian Open, but his lawyers are trying to keep that from happening and to get him permission to take part in the tournament.
The world's top-ranked men's player is waiting for a government decision on whether to let his visa stay in effect even though he's not vaccinated against COVID-19.
His COVID status and related activities before he arrived are at the heart of a pending decision about whether to lift his visa, which would mean he couldn't take part in the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic is back in training for the Australian Open after winning a legal challenge to remain in the country. However, it's still unclear whether the tennis star will be allowed to participate in the upcoming Grand Slam. Brendan Crew, a reporter for Network 10 in Australia, joins Lilia Luciano to discuss the latest.
Novak Djokovic, the world's top tennis player, is out of detention in Australia after a COVID-19 vaccine dispute and vowing to play in the Australian Open next week. But the government is warning that he could still be deported. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
A judge's decision has renewed the tennis star's his hopes of winning a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.
Djokovic's Australian visa was canceled after he failed to meet the entry requirement that all non-citizens be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
"This is one of our great champions but at the end of the day, he is human. Do better," Krygios said.
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"They are keeping him as a prisoner. It's just not fair, it's not human," Djokovic's mother, Dijana said of his accommodation in Melbourne.
A Russia-led security alliance is sending peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan to help suppress deadly protests there. Meanwhile, Australian officials revoked the visa for Novak Djokovic, the world's No. 1 tennis player, amid backlash over his vaccination status. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories and other international news.
Djokovic had been stuck in an airport due to issues related to his COVID vaccine exemption for the Australian Open.
Top tennis player Novak Djokovic's Australian visa was canceled over a COVID vaccination dispute. "Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders," the Australian prime minister said.
Djokovic, who hasn't revealed his vaccination status, said he was given a medical exemption to play in the tournament.
Djokovic has refused to say if he's vaccinated — or if he intends to get vaccinated.
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Medvedev of Russia won in straight sets by a score of 6-4 6-4 6-4. This is his first major title.
Djokovic on Saturday withdrew from his scheduled doubles match following consecutive losses.
Serb superstar lost his semifinal match. He needed Olympic gold and a U.S. Open win to get titles at all four Grand Slams tournaments and the Games.