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Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to remain in the country to pursue his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.

Judge Anthony Kelly ruled the federal government's decision last week to revoke the tennis star's visa was "unreasonable" and ordered Djokovic be released.

News of the ruling was greeted with noisy celebrations of...

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