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He has contracted COVID-19 at least once.
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ennis world number one Novak Djokovic fought against deportation from Australia on Thursday after the government revoked his visa for failing to meet COVID-19 vaccine-entry requirements.
The vaccine-skeptic Serb was stopped by border officials on arrival to Australia late on Wednesday and denied entry into the country.
He is currently being held at an immigration detention facility in Melbourne and faces deportation.
Djokovic had flown into the city's Tullamarine Airport expecting to defend his Australian Open crown, and to bid for an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam title.
He had claimed on Instagram that he had obtained an exemption to play in the tournament, which begins on Jan. 17, without being vaccinated.
The 34-year-old has refused to reveal his vaccine status publicly, but has previously voiced opposition to being jabbed. He has contracted COVID-19 at least once.
But instead of a conquering champion's return, Djokovic never made it past border control.
