Djokovic faces deportation once more and is expected to challenge the decision by immigration minister Alex Hawke, though time is running out before the start of the Australian Open on Monday.

Novak Djokovic has had his Australian visa cancelled by immigration minister Alex Hawke “on health and good order grounds”, and now faces deportation from the country only three days before the start of the Australian Open.

However, the 34-year-old Serbian can still launch another legal challenge to remain in Australia.

The men’s tennis number one was scheduled to play in the Australian Open, which begins on Monday.

“Today I exercised my power… to cancel the visa held by Mr Novak Djokovic on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so,” Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said in a statement.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the decision followed “careful consideration.”

Alluding to the heavy criticism his government has faced for allowing the unvaccinated player into Australia, Mr Morrison said: “Australians have made many sacrifices during this pandemic, and they rightly expect the result of those sacrifices to be protected.”

Djokovic will meet immigration officials in Melbourne on Saturday morning, and will be allowed to stay in his current accommodation on Friday night – some Australian media had speculated that he may be moved to an immigration detention hotel.

The nine-time Australian Open winner was hoping to defend his title next week, which if he won, would make him the most successful male tennis player in history with a record 21 Grand Slam titles.

For the moment, Djokovic remains in the Australian Open draw and is due to face fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic early next week. If he is deported, however, his slot will most likely go to Russian player Andrey Rublev.

Djokovic’s visa was first revoked shortly after his arrival in Melbourne on 6 January, after Australian border Force officials said he had “failed to provide appropriate evidence” to receive a vaccine exemption.

His initial announcement that he was coming to play in the Open prompted a backlash from some Australians, who have lived under long and strict Covid lockdowns, because it was unclear if he could meet the country’s strict entry rules. Melbourne in particular was hard bit by lockdowns, enduring 262 days under heavy restrictions last year.

Djokovic was detained for hours at the airport’s immigration control when he first arrived, and then spent days at an immigration hotel. Days later his visa was reinstated by a judge, who ordered his release, ruling that border officials ignored correct procedure when he arrived.

But on Friday evening in Melbourne, Mr Hawke cancelled Djokovic’s visa under separate powers in Australia’s Migration Act.

The act allows him to deport anyone he deems a potential risk to “the health, safety or good order of the Australian community”, however Djokovic can still appeal this.

It comes after Djokovic addressed allegations that his agent had accidentally made a false declaration on his travel form. Djokovic also admitted meeting a journalist and having a photoshoot after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Novak Djokovic a connu une nouvelle désillusion à Tokyo. Au lendemain de sa défaite en demi-finale devant Alexander Zverev, le no 1 mondial a perdu le match pour le bronze. Il a ensuite déclaré forfait pour le double mixte.

Djokovic then got a warning for this. Pablo asked how he was not given a point penalty. pic.twitter.com/0MWzeZV8Y9

— ‎‎‎‎‎ . (@Ashish__TV) July 31, 2021

Le Serbe s’est incliné 6-4 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 devant Pablo Carreno Busta. Dominateur dans l’échange face à un adversaire émoussé sur le plan physique, l’Espagnol a cueilli un succès qui ne souffre aucune discussion. Il a su parfaitement réagir après la perte du tie-break du 2e set malgré une balle de match en sa faveur. Il devait signer le break au 2e jeu du 3e set pour le conserver jusqu’à la ligne d’arrivée.

Novak Djokovic/Nina Stojanovic🇷🇸 have withdrawn from the mixed doubles bronze medal match at #Tokyo2020

Ash Barty/John Peers🇦🇺 win on a walkover 🥉

See below for the full story. https://t.co/6BjKCP9SWb

— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) July 31, 2021

Novak Djokovic ne peut plus remporter de médaille à Tokyo. Le Serbe, qui devait disputer le match pour la 3e place du double mixte en compagnie de Nina Stojanovic face aux Australiens Ashleigh Barty et John Peers, a déclaré forfait, prétextant une blessure à une épaule.

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Le Majorquin s’est imposé 6-0 6-2 7-5 en 2h41′ en finale devant le no 1 mondial Novak Djokovic, qui en reste donc à 17 trophées majeurs. Il a en outre atteint dimanche la barre des 100 matches gagnés sur la terre battue parisienne, où il a triomphé de 2005 à 2008, de 2010 à 2014 puis de 2017 à 2020.

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆@RafaelNadal conquers Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-2 7-5 to remain perfect in Paris finals and earn title 1️⃣3️⃣ at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/lzOz5dmoqQ

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020

Impérial durant une quinzaine où l’on pensait que son lift ferait moins de dégâts en raison du froid et de l’humidité, Nadal triomphe pour la quatrième fois sans perdre le moindre set à Roland-Garros. Avec 100 victoires, il y a obtenu plus de 10% de ses… 999 succès décrochés sur le circuit!

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I have always had the utmost respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion. As my greatest rival over many years, I believe we have pushed each other to become better players. Therefore, it is a true honor for me to congratulate him on his 20th Grand Slam victory. It is especially amazing that he has now won Roland Garros an incredible 13 times, which is one of the greatest achievements in sport. I also congratulate his team, because nobody can do this alone. I hope 20 is just another step on the continuing journey for both of us. Well done, Rafa. You deserve it.

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Back together again ❤️🏆@RafaelNadal #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/DKxo9PDLrq

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020

Le Majorquin a d’ailleurs refusé d’évoquer le fait qu’il avait égalé Roger Federer au nombre de titres majeurs. “Gagner ici veut tout dire à mes yeux. J’ai vécu les moments les plus importants de ma carrière ici. Aujourd’hui, je ne veux penser qu’à Roland-Garros, et pas à ces 20 titres du Grand Chelem“, a-t-il lâché sur le court.

“In some way, I think he is happy when I am winning and I am happy when he is doing the things well.”@RafaelNadal and @rogerfederer. Friends Forever.#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KDkN9ArIYD

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020

Nadal est désormais l’égal de Federer. Capable de gagner à Roland-Garros tant qu’il y prendra part, il pourrait bien y poursuivre sa moisson au printemps prochain. Le Bâlois aura tout intérêt à être au sommet de sa forme en janvier à Mebourne, sa fenêtre de tir étant de plus en plus étroite.

20 titles to cap off 2020. Not bad, @RafaelNadal.@Infosys #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/GLw5ASLa6V

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020

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