Not only is Novak Djokovic the biggest tennis player currently, but he’s at the center of tennis’ biggest controversy right now. The Serbian champion finally managed to come down to Australia to play the Australian Open.

However, things went south quickly, when border forces in Melbourne detained him upon arrival. Furthermore, the authorities then threatened him with deportation to Europe, and also canceled his visa.

Now, Novak Djokovic and his team have launched a legal appeal to contest the cancellation of his visa. Currently, he is quarantining himself in a government hotel in Melbourne. The proceedings for the subsequent court hearing will take place virtually on Monday, January 10.

When and where to watch the Novak Djokovic court hearing

The trial for hearing Novak Djokovic’s plea for staying in the country will begin at 10 AM (local time) on Monday in Australia. The proceedings will begin with his visa hearing case. Djokovic has appealed against deportation to play the Australian Open at Australia’s Federal Circuit Court.

The website of The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has officially announced the court hearing and its timings. The proceedings will be conducted virtually and remotely, and any member of the public is free to watch the live stream of the same at this link.

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The timings for Novak Djokovic’s case would be 6 PM Sunday (Eastern Time) in the United States. Additionally, United Kingdom residents may watch the proceedings at 11 PM Sunday (GMT). One must bear in mind that according to the official notice, the court does not allow any recording or photography.

Furthermore, the decision on whether the reigning Australian Open champion may stay in Australia is expected to be made by 4 PM (local time), which is 12 AM Sunday on Eastern time, and 5 AM Monday in the UK on Greenwich Mean Time.

Djokovic’s legal team will also appeal against his 8-hour detention at the Melbourne airport. In fact, Djokovic did not have access to his legal team, nor any means of communicating with them.

On Thursday, the Serbian’s lawyers had met federal Judge Anthony Kelly, who will also preside over the hearing on Monday.

‘Rules Are Rules’: Australian Prime Minister Releases a Statement on Novak Djokovic’s Visa Cancellation

Australian politicians are against Djokovic’s presence in the country

Several Australian politicians were all quite vocal about their opinion against Novak Djokovic when the champion announced his departure to Australia. They released statements on how Djokovic would have to prove his exemption was valid as soon as he landed in the country.

Jaala Pulford, the Sports Minister of Victoria, made a stern statement. He demanded that “he (Novak) explains to the Victorian community what the circumstances (are of his exemption).”

Furthermore, even the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, took a stand against the Serb. Morrison stated that Djokovic would be on the “next flight home” unless he had evidence to support his exemption.

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