Vindicated in visa court case, Djokovic seeks historic victory in a different court

World Number 1 player Novak Djokovic tweeted a picture of himself standing with his team on a tennis court in Melbourne, Victoria late Monday evening, writing he was “pleased and grateful” that a judge overturned his visa cancellation.

Game. Set. Match!

Judge Anthony Kelly of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia had earlier ordered Djokovic’s release from an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, effectively allowing the tennis player to defend his title at the Australian Open, which he has won a record 9 times.

The Australian Border Force had detained the tennis star after his flight from Dubai arrived in Melbourne late Wednesday last week. He was held in an immigration detention facility until the judge ruled in his favour on Monday.

There is a chance that Djokovic could be deported before the tournament begins, or even face a 3 year travel ban for potentially…