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The hearing was due to start at 9.45am GMT but it is yet to get underway so here’s a recap of events while we wait.

Djokovic’s visa was re-cancelled by immigration minister Alex Hawke earlier today as it was in the “public interest” to do so. It’s thought the world no.1 is being held in a hotel.

Australian PM Scott Morrison said in a statement: “Australians have made many sacrifices during this pandemic, and they rightly expect the result of those sacrifices to be protected. This is what the Minister is doing in taking this action today.”

It’s unclear what Djokovic will do next and the hearing that should get underway shortly should outline the next steps.

Thousands of people are streaming the Djokovic hearing, which is due to take place at 9.45am GMT.

It’s a directions hearing is set to outline next steps of where the case can go. It’s not been revealed if Djokovic will appeal the decision but it is thought to be the likely option.

The Serb has already had his visa cancelled and won an appeal this week in what has been an unprecedented situation for the tennis star.

Hearing to get underway shortly and you can watch here

After winning a thrilling match at the ATP to reach the final, Andy Murray refused to criticise Djokovic and he “didn’t want to kick him while he’s down”.

Murray defeated Reilly Opelka 6-7 6-4 6-4 on Monday and re-iterated his point that the visa situation isn’t good for anyone.

“t’s not a good situation. I’m not going to sit here and start kicking Novak whilst he’s down,” Murray said. “I mean, I said it the other day, it’s not a good situation for anyone.

“It’s unfortunate that it’s ended up in this sort of situation, and who knows? I don’t know what the process is from now. I don’t know what route he goes down, if he can appeal that and how long that takes, and can he still be out practising whilst that process is going on or still competing in the tournament?

“I just want it obviously to get resolved. I think it could be good for everyone if that was the case. It just seems like it’s dragged on for quite a long time now and it’s not great for tennis, not great for the Australian Open, not great for Novak.

“Obviously a lot of people have criticised the government here, as well. It’s not been good.”

Djokovic is reported to be going in front of a judge in under 20 minutes time in a directions hearing.

That will allow for the next steps to be revealed in this ongoing case which has put tennis and Australia in the spotlight. Supporters can watch the hearing on YouTube.

It’s unknown as to whether the world no.1 will appeal the decision but it’s thought to be likely as he wants to compete for a record 21st grand slam at the Australian Open.

Reports are coming in that there will be a directions hearing at the Federal Circuit Court in 20 minutes.

A directions hearing is a short court appearance where orders around the case are made about what should happen next. It’s unknown whether we will know if Djokovic intends to appeal the re-cancellation of his visa but the next steps will be laid bare for the player.

It’s been suggested immigration minister Alex Hawke made the decision on his visa late in the day in order to give him a limited chance to compete at the Australian Open. Those reports haven’t been confirmed but it’s also thought his lawyers will be requesting a trial that concludes on Sunday.

The tennis event begins on Monday and Djokovic is the top seed in the men’s event.

Djokovic had his visa re-cancelled earlier today which could see him deported from Australia and potentially banned for three years.

It’s been reported the tennis player’s lawyers only found out about the news 20 minutes before it was made public, according to The Age.

It’s not yet been confirmed if they will appeal the decision but it is thought to be the likely outcome. The representatives for the world no.1 will aim to conclude the appeal by Sunday if possible to give Djokovic the best chance at competing at the Australian Open.

The event begins on Monday, Djokovic is the top seed for the men’s event, and the star was aiming to defend his title and win a record 21st grand slam.

There have been conflicting reports about whether, now Djokovic’s visa has been re-cancelled, if he will be held in detention until a decision is made on an appeal.

At the moment it’s believed the star is being held at a hotel. But former deputy secretary of the Immigration Department, Abul Rizvi, says Immigration minister Alex Hawke could decide to not put the star in detention.

He told ABC News: "The minister [Alex Hawke] can, if he chooses to, release Mr Djokovic on a bridging visa, if he decides that is appropriate in the circumstances, that is not impossible.

"But, given the government is determined to show it's strong on borders and it's tough on these issues, perhaps that's not a choice the minister will make."

It’s currently unclear if Djokovic will appeal the decision but it’s thought to be likely. The process will have to happen quickly if it does go ahead as the Australian Open begins on Monday.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused by people in politics and the sporting world of using Djokovic’s situation for political gain.

This is an election year for Australia and so some have said Morrison is trying to gain points from his actions during the via controversy. Djokovic has his visa cancelled for a second time earlier today and faces deportation from Australia.

Morrison quickly reacted, putting out this statement: He said: “This pandemic has been incredibly difficult for every Australian but we have stuck together and saved lives and livelihoods. Together we have achieved one of the lowest death rates, strongest economies and highest vaccination rates in the world.

“Australians have made many sacrifices during this pandemic, and they rightly expect the result of those sacrifices to be protected. This is what the Minister is doing in taking this action today.

“Our strongest border protection policies have kept Australians safe, prior to Covid and now during the pandemic.”

It is expected for Djokovic to appeal the decision to re-cancel his visa with reports suggesting his lawyers are bidding for a swift trial.

However, if they decide not to appeal what will happen next? Djokovic would be deported and may be banned from getting another visa to Australia for the next three years, though this doesn’t apply to all cases, according to ABC News.

The news of the re-cancellation has come as a surprise to some including former deputy secretary of the Immigration Department, Abul Rizvi.

He said it was a “high wire act from the government”.

“At stake is Australia’s international reputation. At stake is the government’s reputation if it loses this case, which will now go to judicial review,” Mr Rizvi told ABC Radio Melbourne.

“I have no doubt Mr Djokovic’s lawyers will take this urgently to the courts.”