Australia Denies Entry to Novak Djokovic, Cancels Visa

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia and his visa was canceled after he arrived in Melbourne late Wednesday to defend his title at the season-opening tennis major.

The Australian Border Force issued a statement early Thursday local time saying Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet entry requirements and 'has visa has been subsequently canceled.'

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