The Australian government canceled Novak's visa because he failed to provide enough proof for a medical exemption, and he filed a legal challenge to stop them from deporting him.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts as he beats Germany's Alexander Zverev in straight sets.
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The tennis star was placed under immigration detainment at a hotel in Australia while his legal team appealed the cancellation of his visa.
The organizers of the Australian Open will need a definitive answer by Tuesday on the issue of whether or not the world number 1 player will play, as they will need time to find a replacement if he is unable to.
Judge Anthony Kelly said that he will not be bound by the tournament's timelines but that he may deliver an interim verdict later on Thursday.
If the Serbian tennis player is deported from Australia or if he can stay until the next hearing on Monday, the interim verdict will be used.
News.com.au reported that a lawyer for the federal government said it had not made a decision on whether to deport or wait for a decision on his visa.
During the hearing, Judge Kelly asked if the tennis player had access to a tennis court in the hotel where he was being held. I don't expect you to answer that, but it seems realistic to ask that.
The Australian Border Force is investigating at least one unvaccinated tennis player and an official who have already been allowed to enter the country, according to the Age. The investigation was prompted by Tennis Australia's claim that these individuals also received the same vaccine exemption as the one given to Novak.
The people in Australia get very frustrated with the case, because they have been going through a lot of very hard lockdowns, according to one of his top on-court rivals. Many people were not able to return to their homes. The only thing I can say is that if you are vaccine free, you can play in the Australian Open and everywhere, and the world has been suffering enough to not follow the rules.
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