The Australian Open has not yet started that we are already talking about that! The reason ? Novak Djokovic, the world number 1 and huge favorite to his own succession on the Melbourne side has been at the heart of a lively controversy since last Monday. Opposed to vaccination, the Serbian player benefited from a medical exemption granted exceptionally, but which obviously did not convince the Australian authorities at all. After a very clear message from the Prime Minister yesterday who did not hesitate to say that he would put the 34-year-old tennis player on the first return plane if he is not able to justify this exemption, the problems became concrete during of the athlete’s landing.
Mr Djokovic did not provide the correct information to enter Australia and his visa was therefore canceled
This Thursday, Australian customs officials simply decided to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa! According to them, the player arrived without the necessary documents to enter the country. “Mr. Djokovic did not provide the proper information to enter Australia and his visa was therefore canceled. Foreign nationals who do not have a valid visa or whose visa has been canceled will be detained and deported from Australia “, say customs in comments reported by AFP. According to Australian press information, the Serbian athlete would not have not filled in the correct form to apply for a visa and the visa he requested does not authorize a medical exemption.
He files a legal action and obtains a suspension
Faced with this decision, Jelena’s husband decided to fight back. Contesting the alleged facts, he filed a lawsuit and he hopes to succeed. After studying his case by a Melbourne judge, Novak Djokovic has so far obtained a reprieve which allows him to stay at least until Monday in Australia. A final decision is expected to be made next Monday at 10 a.m. on whether to leave the country or whether he can stay to participate in the Grand Slam tournament.
An incredible affair therefore for the Serbian player, who did not wish to comply with the rules in force and who must now assume the consequences …