Game, Set, Match! The Djokovic legal saga explained

With Roger Federer also absent from the Australian Open, it is the first time since 1999 that neither Federer nor Djokovic played in the main draw of the first grand slam of the year. Instead, Novak Djokovic was replaced by a 'lucky loser' – Salvatore Caruso – who lost in the final round of Men's Singles qualifying. This meant what would've been Djokovic's section of the draw was much weaker.

Had Djokovic won the Australian Open, it would have placed him as the most successful male tennis player of all time, above Rodger Federer and Rafael Nadal. But, alas, Djokovic's deportation last month has denied him the opportunity to claim that title.

We have set out below a detailed account of the relevant events (and the law) that led to the star's ultimate deportation.