Melbourne: Two activists were arrested yesterday after invading centre court during the Australian Open men's final, unfurling a banner protesting against the treatment of refugees.


A political protester is taken away from the Rod Laver Arena by a security guard. Pic/PTI 

Security officials quickly encircled Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray when the women jumped on court during a changeover in the second set with the Serbian world number one leading 7-6 (7/5), 4-3. He went on to win in four sets.