Novak Djokovic in the dock as Australia revokes his visa, again

Case to be heard today before Federal Court following an emergency hearing

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, had his visa revoked for a second time by the Australian authorities on Friday and was set to be detained again on Saturday, the latest dizzying volley in a drawn-out drama over his refusal to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Australia’s immigration minister, Alex Hawke, said in a statement that he was cancelling Djokovic’s visa on the grounds of “health and good order,” adding that it was in the public interest to do so. 

Djokovic’s lawyers said they would file an appeal immediately, with the Australian Open starting on Monday and his ability to compete for a