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Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal

October 3, 2020 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his third round match against Colombia's Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros REUTERS

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday after initially being granted a medical exemption from the country's COVID-19 vaccination requirements so he could play in the Australian Open.

The tennis star, who was left stranded at Melbourne's Tullamarine airport overnight amid a brewing political maelstrom, was issued a letter by the Australian government saying his visa had been denied and he would be removed from the country on Thursday, a source close to the tournament told Reuters.

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