Djokovic Awaits , Appeal Decision , in Australian Detention Hotel.<br />Djokovic Awaits , Appeal Decision , in Australian Detention Hotel.<br />NBC reports that tennis star Novak Djokovic's <br />appeal against his Australian visa cancellation <br />has been adjourned until January 10. .<br />NBC reports that tennis star Novak Djokovic's <br />appeal against his Australian visa cancellation <br />has been adjourned until January 10. .<br />The news reportedly leaves his chances of <br />defending his Australian Open title in question, <br />as he has thus far been denied entry into the country. .<br />The news reportedly leaves his chances of <br />defending his Australian Open title in question, <br />as he has thus far been denied entry into the country. .<br />The Associated Press reports that the top-ranked <br />player will stay in a quarantine hotel in <br />immigration detention until he receives a decision. .<br />The Associated Press reports that the top-ranked <br />player will stay in a quarantine hotel in <br />immigration detention until he receives a decision. .<br />On January 5, Australian Border Force confirmed that Djokovic's visa was canceled after he “failed to provide appropriate evidence” to meet entry requirements.<br />According to NBC, the decision followed general outrage <br />expressed by Australians over Djokovic's "exemption permission" <br />to travel amid surging COVID cases and strict restrictions. .<br />According to NBC, the decision followed general outrage <br />expressed by Australians over Djokovic's "exemption permission" <br />to travel amid surging COVID cases and strict restrictions. .<br />Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison <br />said that the defending Australian Open <br />champion should not get special treatment. .<br />Rules are rules. Ultimately this is <br />the responsibility of the traveler. <br />It is for the traveler to be able to <br />assert and back up their ability <br />to come into the country <br />consistent with our laws, Scott Morrison, Australia Prime Minister, via NBC.<br />Morrison reportedly suggested that Djokovic had been noticed by Australian border authorities as a result of statements he made condemning vaccine mandates.<br />Morrison reportedly suggested that Djokovic had been noticed by Australian border authorities as a result of statements he made condemning vaccine mandates.<br />When you get people making public statements <br />about what they say they have and what they’re <br />going to do and what their claims are, well, <br />they draw significant attention to <br />themselves and anyone who does that, .., Scott Morrison, Australia Prime Minister, via NBC.<br />When you get people making public statements <br />about what they say they have and what they’re <br />going to do and what their claims are, well, <br />they draw significant attention to <br />themselves and anyone who does that, .., Scott Morrison, Australia Prime Minister, via NBC.<br />... whether they’re a celebrity, a politician, <br />a tennis player, a journalist, whoever does <br />that well, they can expect to be asked <br />questions more than others, before you come, Scott Morrison, Australia Prime Minister, via NBC.<br />... whether they’re a celebrity, a politician, <br />a tennis player, a journalist, whoever does <br />that well, they can expect to be asked <br />questions more than others, before you come, Scott Morrison, Australia Prime Minister, via NBC
