Novak Djokovic lost his bid to remain in Australia after judges upheld his visa revocation.
The saga, the No. 1 in the world and known skeptic about the vaccine, made headlines around the world, with supporters of the Serbian star saying it was a fight for freedom and critics saying he was trying to circumvent the regime.
Australia has endured one of the hardest species in the world Corona Virus Lockdowns in a pandemic.
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Here’s a look at the key moments in the saga.
January 4th: Djokovic announced on Instagram that he was grant exemption Shortly before traveling from Spain via Dubai to Melbourne. The announcement sparked a huge backlash in Australia.
January 5: Djokovic lands at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne.
January 6: Australian Border Force Tennis star locked in airport room overnightDenying him permission to enter the country and notifying him of their intention to deport him.
The president of Serbia protested with the Australian government against the cancellation of his visa.
January 7: Djokovic faces 72 hours at Orthodox Christmas Hiding in a hotel for asylum seekers After the court agreed to hear his appeal against his canceled visa.
January 9: Court documents reveal that Djokovic was granted a medical exemption due to being infected with the coronavirus on December 16.
January 10: a The judge reverses the government’s decision to cancel his visa on the grounds that it was unreasonable. Djokovic was released from detention.
But the case is far from over as Australian Immigration Minister Alexander Hawke has said he will consider using personal powers to decide whether he should still be deported.
Shortly after midnight, Djokovic posted a photo of himself training at Rod Laver Arena on Twitter.
January 11: Social media posts and eyewitness accounts contradict Djokovic’s immigration model which states that he did not travel for 14 days before entering the country.
Social media also reports that he attended public events while testing positive.
January 12: In a statement on Instagram, Djokovic said The agent made a mistake in the entry form to Australia When submitting his travel details in the days prior to his arrival in the country. He apologizes and says his team has provided additional information to the Australian government to clarify this matter.»
He also apologizes for leaving quarantine for an interview and taking pictures with the French magazine L’Equipe after receiving a positive PCR result. He says he «felt compelled to go ahead and give an interview to L’Equipe because I didn’t want to let the journalist down».
January 13: Djokovic is included in Australian Open Draw as a top seed.
January 14: Immigration Secretary Alex Hawke uses the discretionary powers of Djokovic’s visa canceled for the second timeCiting the risk of «civil unrest», he said Djokovic could fuel anti-vaccination sentiment and pose a health risk.
Djokovic appeals the decision.
January 15: Djokovic returned to the immigration hotel where he was previously held. Some players including Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducano, lament the distraction that the case brought.
January 16: judges Hold on to his visa cancellation, ordered his deportation and ended his hopes of winning a 10th Australian Open and a record 21 Grand Slam titles.