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January 6, 2022

Australia Cancels Visa for Tennis Star Novak Djokovic over Vaccine Rules
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Australian authorities detained Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic at a
Melbourne airport after his visa was revoked amid outcry over a COVID
vaccine exemption he received so he could play in the Australian Open.
The number one-ranked men's tennis player and defending champion had
announced the vaccine exemption earlier this week, but a day later
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced his visa had been
canceled, saying, "No one is above the rules." Djokovic has been
transferred to a Melbourne immigration hotel for now. Australia has been
experiencing a record-breaking COVID surge.


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