The turnaround was rapid and dramatic. It took barely 24 hours after Novak Djokovic gleefully announced he had been allowed to enter the Australian Open by the back door for his plan to unravel in spectacular fashion.
Just a day after his chance to win a record 21st grand slam looked to have been rescued, the world No 1 was denied entry to Australia and told he was being deported.
Djokovic was detained at Melbourne Airport last night and had his visa cancelled in a dispute over whether he is medically exempt from Covid vaccine rules.
He was taken to a quarantine hotel that has been accused of giving asylum seekers maggot-infested food.
Djokovic had earlier announced that he had been given an exemption from having to be vaccinated before boarding a 14-hour flight from Dubai.
The tennis star's lawyers are in the process of challenging the decision to not allow him in the country. Ben Rumsby has the full story on how the furore unfolded.
Chief Sports Writer Oliver Brown argues that Djokovic is being punished for political gain. And see how the world reacted to what is fast becoming a diplomatic incident.
In the UK, unions are advising members they can stay off work for 28 days without a sick note amid growing fears that new rules to battle Covid-19 are fuelling absenteeism in the public sector.
Conservative MPs called on the Government to drop a change to employment laws that allow workers to remain off work for almost a month without the need for a medical certificate. In a separate move, teaching unions told members to ignore government Covid guidance.
In other developments:
thousands of 'virus' patients were in hospital for other reasons; care homes are turning away new residents over omicron fears; and Italy is to make Covid jabs compulsory for the over-50s. Prince Andrew has not ruled out pay-off for accuser
The Duke of York has not ruled out making a financial settlement with his accuser in order to avoid further damaging the reputation of the Royal family, The Telegraph understands. A potential pay-off for Virginia Roberts Giuffre could be "at least" several-million pounds and would be paid by his mother, the Queen. Victoria Ward reports that if the Duke fails in his motion to get the sexual abuse case thrown out, it will underline the severity of the uphill battle he would face in continuing to fight the legal action. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell has been granted permission to move for a retrial amid questions over whether or not a juror failed to disclose he was a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
Platinum Jubilee coin shows Queen in the saddle
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee will be marked with a coin celebrating her great love of horse riding, after she personally approved a new image showing the defining pastime of her reign. The Queen will be seen on horseback on her Jubilee coins, in a design echoing the image on commemorative currency from her Coronation nearly 70 years ago. The picture, by artist John Bergdahl, will appear on the "head" side of 50p and ￡5 coins designed to be collected. View what it will look like.
Daily dose of Matt
View Matt's latest cartoon as he imagines a harebrained new Covid testing regime.
Also in the news: Today's other headlines
'Colston four' | The acquittal of four Black Lives Matter activists who admitted toppling the statue of Edward Colston has led to concerns that other protesters will be encouraged to take the law into their own hands. Cabinet ministers expressed disquiet at the verdict. As Gordon Rayner reports, MPs urged ministers to consider if further changes to the law were needed to prevent the ruling being seen as a "green light for mobs". Crime Correspondent Martin Evans has the full story on the defendants' well-organised publicity campaign. And read The Telegraph's view.
Cost of living | Rees-Mogg urges Sunak to ditch NI tax rise Mortgages | Nationwide increases triple the Bank's rate rise Farming | Smart tractors set to plough lonely furrows - pictures Drunk, smashed, wasted, now… | New word added to dictionary Grange Hill | TV classic gets modern makeover for big screen Around the world: The day Kazakhs turned on elite
Protesters in Kazakhstan fought street battles with police, set fire to government buildings and pulled down a statue of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev in what was essentially an overthrow of the country's unloved elite. Russian military planes are said to have landed to rescue 81-year-old Mr Nazarbayev, an ally of Vladimir Putin and self-styled Father of the Nation, who Russian media said needed to leave for "urgent medical treatment". In his analysis, Roland Oliphant says the crisis exposes a flaw at the heart of Putin's authoritarian model.
Comment and analysis Allister Heath | Boris's conversion to Brownism on tax is a betrayal Con Coughlin | Blair deserves a knighthood for removing Hussein Judith Woods | Only the most woke could object to 'no worries' Michael Deacon | I'm not religious, but worry about our churches Reader letters | Parishes have borne brunt of Church's bureaucracy Editor's choice Oh no, not again | Why some people keep getting Covid - and others never at all Cult of the Triumph Herald | How a 'doomed' British car became a design classic Page burners | Whatever happened to the great British literary provocateurs? Sport briefing: The Ashes - Khawaja crowns comeback
Usman Khawaja cashed in on a dropped catch to make a comeback century on day two of the fourth Ashes Test, leaving England scrapping to stay in the fight against Australia early today. Follow live updates from the Sydney Cricket Ground. In football, Chelsea put one foot in the Carabao Cup final with a commanding 2-0 win over Tottenham on a wretched Stamford Bridge return for ex-Blues boss Antonio Conte.
Business briefing: NatWest in talks over energy rescue
Amid a scramble to avoid a Treasury bailout, NatWest is locked in talks with ministers over a rescue scheme for cash-strapped energy companies. The taxpayer-owned bank has been drafted into discussions aimed at easing financial burdens on the industry, as fears mount that consumer bills will soar to ￡2,000 when the price cap increases in April.
Tonight's dinner
Spiced sausage and tomato ragu | It is amazing how intense this sauce is even though the cooking time is relatively short. View the recipe. For more, try our Cookbook newsletter.
Travel: 20 fabulous family holidays for 2022
The future is looking bright for family holidays abroad this summer, with the announcement yesterday that several travel testing requirements are to be eased. The time has come to strike out for distant lands, push for adventures in the great beyond, writes Laura Fowler - as she picks 20 family holidays to inspire planning for big, ambitious getaways in 2022.
And finally... for this morning's downtime
Taking Gaelic music mainstream | Julie Fowlis, the multi award-winning musician, is perhaps best known for singing the theme song to Disney's Brave. Classical Music Critic Ivan Hewett speaks to the shy Scot who is spearheading a folk revival.
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