Djokovic sent to ‘detention center’ hotel in Melbourne after his visa canceled by Australia
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has been moved to an infamous Melbourne hotel where refugees stay after his visa application has been canceled on Thursday (Han. 6).After being kept at Melbourne Airport overnight Djokovic’s visa was cancelled due to an “insufficient” medical exemption.Anadolu Agency Video News (AAVN) videoed the Park Hotel in Carlton, media workers, and supporters of Djokovic outside the hotel.The hotel made headlines late last year after asylum seekers shared photos of food with maggots and mouldy pieces of bread, allegedly served to those in immigration detention there.World number one Djokovic 'failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to the country and his visa has been canceled, the Australian Border Force announced.The statement read "The Australian Border Force will continue to ensure that those who arrive at our border comply with our laws and entry requirements.”"Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry or who have had their visa canceled will be detained and removed from Australia,” it added.On Tuesday the 34-year-old tennis star announced that he was granted a medical exemption from having a coronavirus vaccination to take place at the Australian Open.Djokovic, who won the Australian Open for the ninth time including the 2021 title, still refused to reveal whether he is vaccinated.The 2022 Australian Open will be held between Jan. 17-30 in Melbourne.Australian Open chief Craig Tiley previously said that all participants including players at the tournament should be vaccinated against coronavirus or receive a medical exemption by an independent panel of experts. (Footage by Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)





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