Novak Djokovic has started legal action in a bid to overturn a decision to deport him from Australia
Novak Djokovic has started legal action in a bid to overturn a decision to deport him from Australia
7 January 2022
Lawyers for the nine-time Australian Open champion fronted the Federal Court in Melbourne yesterday, applying for a judicial review of the visa cancellation decision by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews.
The world number one remains locked in a quarantine hotel as he tries to keep his quest for a record 21st grand slam title alive.
It's been agreed the tennis star shouldn't be removed from the country until his case is due back before the court on Monday, unless he decides to leave of his own accord.
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