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Tennis star Novak Djokovic has had his visa to enter Australia dramatically revoked on his arrival in Melbourne. Australians are furious about Novak Djokovic's entry Djokovic has gained a medical exemption to play in the tournament, despite not being vaccinated. We're all nice and laid back until we're not.
Novak Djokovic isn't in the clear to play in the Australian Open just yet -- Prime Minister Scott Morrison is now demanding the tennis star show proof of his COVID vax medical exemption when he lands Down Under, or he'll be "on the next plane home." Morrison made the announcement at a news conference.
The tennis star's hopes of defending his Australian Open title later this month now appear over.
Novak Djokovic's inclusion in the Australian Open has angered regular Aussies. Wishing you all health, love & joy in every moment & may you feel love & respect towards all beings I've spent fantastic quality time with loved ones over break & today I'm heading Down Under with an exemption permission. Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to Australia by the country's border force and faces deportation after his visa was cancelled amid a row over his medical exemption from COVID vaccination rules.