Novak Djokovic will not compete in the Australian Open after three federal judges in Australia unanimously ruled against his final bid to avoid deportation.
Djokovic’s visa was first canceled when he arrived in Melbourne on January 6.
The issue stems from Djokovic’s refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The number one ranked tennis player in the world left Sunday on a plane back to Dubai.
The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, supported the ruling and said it was a “decision to keep our borders strong and keep Australians safe.”
Djokovic has won the Australian Open nine times.