live from our studio in singapore. this is bbc news. it s newsday. it s seven in the morning in singapore and ten in the morning in melbourne, where world tennis champion novak djokovic has been denied entry to australia to compete in the australian open, following a controversy over his covid vaccine exemption. there had been huge criticism that he was receiving special treatment. the state government in victoria now says it will noy now says it will not support his visa application. citing the country s strict border policies, australian prime minister scott morrison said rules are rules, and no one is above them. our sports correspondent, natalie pirks, has more. it s the story that has gripped australia. access denied, an extraordinary visa
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