Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is free to play at this summer season’s Australian Open, with the Federal Government set to overturn a three-year ban on him coming into the nation.
Djokovic had his visa cancelled on the eve of the 2022 event after an extended saga which noticed him detained and finally deported from the nation as a result of he had not obtained a COVID vaccine.
Immigration minister Andrew Giles is about to flip on the ban and permit the nine-time winner to play at Melbourne Park this yr, the Guardian is reporting.
Visitors to Australia are now not required to be vaccinated.
It comes after event director Craig Tiley stated he was hopeful the present world quantity eight can be allowed to play.
“There’s a normal visa application process that everyone is going through right now, and everyone will go through the right timing,” Tiley informed AAP.
“I don’t think there should be any preferential treatment for anyone.
“But I fully expect to have an answer for everyone by the time that they need to book their flights and come in, including Novak.
“That’s entirely up to the Australian government. I know Novak wants to come and play and to get back to competing.”
More to return.
