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Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia.
Novak Djokovic was denied entry to Australia after an initial COVID-19 medical exemption. The song is titled "1:18."
Novak Djokovic will remain in visa limbo until at least Monday as he fights to stave off deportation before the Australian Open.
The nine-time champion applied for a judicial review after the Australian government canceled his visa.
He wants officials barred from deporting him in the meantime.
The Davis Cup was held in Serbia in 2021.
There was a delay in receiving the application for a review of the visa decisions and the temporary ban on the deportation of Novak Djokovic, according to Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly.
The tennis star should not be removed from the country until Monday at the earliest, unless he decides to leave his own accord, according to the Home Affairs Minister's lawyer.
Nick Wood argued that the government should not be allowed to deport the 20-time grand slam champion until his visa issue is decided.
The judge shot down the suggestion, saying that it was not possible for him to launch a cascading series of appeals to delay his deportation.
Slobodan Bendjo flies the Serbian flag at the airport.
The case was adjourned until Monday when the court will hear the challenge to the decision to cancel the visa.
Tennis pros planning to play at the Australian Open were required to be fully vaccined for both entry into the country and the tournament.
Tennis Australia gave the Serbian star an exemption against vaccinations so he could participate in the competition.
He arrived in Australia late Wednesday night and was taken to the Park Hotel in Carlton, an alternative place of immigration detainment.
The Serbian said he was unsure if he would be able to defend his Australian Open title.
Mr Wood said Tennis Australia needs to find a replacement player before Tuesday so it can know about Novak's status.
"The tail won't be wagging the dog here," said Judge Kelly.
In order to speed the case up, a virtual deposition could be called by the prosecution.
I will hear your client if he needs to give evidence. I don't think his evidence will be controversial.
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says that Novak Djokovic will be on the next plane home if he doesn't show a medical exemption.
Judge Kelly confessed to knowing little about tennis, questioning when Novak would be required to play if allowed to play.
Judge Kelly wants to know what resources are available for the Australian Open.
The judge said that it was not unreasonable for the court to ask if the particular hotel in which the application is staying might have the tennis facilities he needs.
