Novak Djokovic: Australia loses bid to delay tennis star's visa appeal

A bid by the Australian government to delay Novak Djokovic's appeal against deportation has been rejected by a judge overseeing his case.

The government had requested the tennis star's court hearing be postponed until Wednesday, but it will instead begin as scheduled on Monday morning.

Djokovic was denied entry to Australia after landing in Melbourne last week to defend his Australian Open title.

His case has caused a huge outcry and made headlines around the world.