Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeks injunction to stop his removal

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia today after initially being granted a medical exemption from the country's Covid-19 vaccination requirements so that he could play in the Australian Open.

The tennis star, who was left stranded at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport overnight amid a brewing political maelstrom, was issued a letter by the Australian government saying his visa had been denied and he would be removed from the country today, a source close to the tournament told Reuters.

Australia's border force later confirmed Djokovic's visa had been revoked...