There has been a lot of speculation about Djokovic and his participation status in the Australian Open. The draw for the upcoming Australian Open 2022 has been delayed. As the visa controversy surrounding Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic continues. The draw for the year’s first Grand Slam was scheduled for 3 p.m. local time in Melbourne. But a tournament official told media that it had been postponed until further notice and declined to comment further.
Djokovic toured Australia wishing to win his 21st Grand Slam title. On public interest grounds, the Australian immigration minister was still figuring out whether to deport the nine-time and defending Australian Open champion, who is against COVID-19 vaccination. He handed out a statement in which he accepted that his agent entered incorrect information about his travel plans on the form, calling it a “human error.”
The information that Djokovic had received approval of an exclusion from vaccination prerequisites to enter the country has sparked fury. And the arising dispute has since taken precedence over the build-up to the Australian Open. When his vaccination exemption was challenged, the 34-year-old Serb’s visa was revoked upon arrival in Melbourne last week. But he won a legal battle on procedural grounds, enabling him to continue in the country. The judge’s decision to reinstate the visa can be reversed by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke. The Australian government, which has garnered extensive support for its tough stance on border security both before and during the pandemic. Must now conclude whether to allow Djokovic to compete for a 10th Australian Open title.
