So Australia have messed up badly. Essentially, Novak Djokovic flew to Melbourne, Australia to play after being given an exemption by the Australian Government due to his unvaccinated status granting him a visa so he could travel and play. He is unvaccinated because he got the Holocough in December and you are not allowed to be vaccinated within 6 months of any incidence of infection.
The Australian Border Force detained Djokovic after his 25 hour flight saying they will cancel his visa. The problem here is he cant appeal a decision until after the visa is cancelled and if his visa is cancelled he will immediately be deported.
Australian Tennis is totally fucked now. Not only will Djokovic be banned for 3 years, but he wont be able to complete any grand slam attempts. Without Djokovic playing in Australia, none of the top ranking players are going to play there - its pointless because the tournaments are meant to contain the best players in the world and without the world number 1 it will be a tournament of the 'also rans'.
The Australian Government, who are already a complete clown show, look even more incompetent than they already are.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-09/court-documents-detail-timeline-of-djokovic-deportation/100746228
The interview timeline, according to Djokovic's lawyers
Novak Djokovic arrives in Australia after 25 hours of travel
12:21am - 12:52am: Mr Djokovic is interviewed by the Australian Border Force (ABF)
3:55am: the ABF informs Mr Djokovic that he will be issued with a notice of intention to cancel his visa
4:11am: the ABF informs Mr Djokovic he has 20 minutes to provide further explanation
Mr Djokovic asks the ABF to wait until 8am, so he can contact Tennis Australia
He again asks for more time to get information from his agent
5:20am: the ABF accepts Mr Djokovic's request for time to rest and speak to his solicitor
The ABF allows Mr Djokovic time to rest between 8am-8:30am
5:22am: His interview is suspended
5:22am-6:07am: the ABF supervisors speak with Mr Djokovic off the record
Mr Djokovic tells the ABF supervisors he is having trouble contacting his lawyers
He says his lawyers can't make an appeal until a visa is officially cancelled
The ABF supervisors say "the sooner they make a decision, the better"
5:30am: Mr Djokovic is taken to a prepared bed in a nearby room to rest
6:00am: The ABF supervisors waken Mr Djokovic, urge him to agree to a decision soon
Mr Djokovic asks to postpone until 8:30am so he can speak with lawyers
Mr Djokovic agrees to an interview, "feeling he had no choice"
6:14am: Interview is suspended
7:29am: The ABF decides to cancel Djokovic's visa
7:42am: Mr Djokovic is informed of the ABF's decision
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