Sports News | Verdict Soon in Djokovic's Deportation Case in Australia
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. A court hearing for tennis star Novak Djokovic's appeal against deportation in Australia ended Sunday and a verdict was expected within hours.
Melbourne, Jan 16 (AP) A court hearing for tennis star Novak Djokovic's appeal against deportation in Australia ended Sunday and a verdict was expected within hours.
Federal Court Chief Justice James Allsop said he and two fellow judges hoped to reach a verdict later Sunday.
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The top-ranked male tennis player needs to win the appeal to defend his Australian Open title in play that begins on Monday.
The Australian government cancelled Djokovic's visa on Friday due to issues surrounding his stance against COVID-19 vaccination. (AP)
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