Djokovic detained by Australian border authorities

File photo taken on Feb. 17, 2021 shows Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Australia Open in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Government has cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time in a row, leaving a cloud of doubt over the world number one's hopes of winning a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

The world's number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was detained by Australian border authorities on Saturday morning, Sputnik reported.

The detention was based on a court-ordered arrangement agreed upon on Friday. He is expected to spend the night in detention while his case is heard by Australia's federal court.