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Djokovic: Australian Open fans react to tennis star's absence

Novak Djokovic will be no longer compete at the Australian Open, after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country.

The unvaccinated tennis star had his visa cancelled twice, and now faces a three-year visa ban.

Watch as fans in Melbourne react to the news that the men's tennis number one will be absent from the tournament.

17 January 2022

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