Novak Djokovic to be deported from Australia after losing visa challenge

Djokovic had the option of trying to take the legal fight further but said in a statement he was “extremely disappointed” by the decision but would cooperate with the deportation

Novak Djokovic faces deportation from Australia (Mark Baker/AP)

Novak Djokovic will be deported from Australia after failing to overturn the decision to cancel his visa.

The verdict from Chief Justice James Allsop came following a unanimous decision from the three judges hearing the case at the Federal Court of Australia on Sunday.