Djokovic Awaits Verdict in Deportation Appeal as Australian Open First Round Nears

Novak Djokovic's status for the Australian Open remains up in the air

Lloyd said Hawke realized that canceling Djokovic’s visa “would result in some level of unrest.” But the minister’s concerns about the consequences of the Serb staying were greater.

Djokovic had spent four nights confined to a hotel near downtown Melbourne before being released last Monday when he won a court challenge on procedural grounds against his first visa cancellation. Djokovic, who has won the last three Australian Open titles, is seeking a record 21st Grand Slam singles title. He is currently tied with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for the most by a man in history.

The episode has touched a nerve in Australia, and particularly in Victoria state, where locals went through more than 260 days of lockdowns during the worst of the pandemic.

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