Men's tennis world number 1 Novak Djokovic is to be deported from Australia after his visa was revoked by the country's government.

The 34-year-old Serbian, who arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday to defend his crown at the Australian Open, was held for several hours at Tullamanrien airport.

The Australian Border Force confirmed on Thursday morning (Australian time) Djokovic’s visa application has been cancelled and he will be deported.

There was outrage across the world after Djokovic announced on Tuesday the Australian Open granted him a medical exemption from a Covid vaccine.

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