UPDATE: Novak Djokovic's appeal against his visa cancellation in Australia adjourned until Monday, leaving his chances at defending his Australian Open title in question after he was blocked from entering the country.
's appeal against his visa cancellation in Australia has been adjourned until Monday, leaving his chances at defending his Australian Open title in question after he was blocked from entering the country.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was among those who said the record nine-time Australian Open champion should not get special treatment to enter the country, which has imposed some of the world's strongest border restrictions in the midst of the pandemic.said as he stressed that"ultimately this is the responsibility of the traveler."It is for the traveler to be able to assert and back up their ability to come into the country consistent with our laws," he said.
Vucic said Serbian officials were"doing everything to see that the harassment of the world’s best tennis player is brought to an end immediately.”
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