A three-judge panel of the Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne concluded that the country’s immigration minister had the right to suspend the visa of the world’s top-ranked tennis player for the second time two days ago because he had not been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. He might face a three-year ban on returning to the nation if convicted of the charges.
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What happened to Novak Djokovic’s visa?
Australia has revoked tennis champion Novak Djokovic’s visa for the second time, just days before the Australian Open, one of tennis’ four Grand Slams, is set to begin. The reason for the cancellation remains unclear.
When is Novak Djokovic playing at the Australian Open 2022?
On January 14, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic hits a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Djokovic is the defending champion. Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has been revoked once more, this time only days before the start of the Australian Open tournament. Daniel Pockett is a Getty Images contributor.
Is Novak Djokovic a polarizing figure in tennis?
Despite the fact that Novak Djokovic has long been a divisive character in tennis, according to Tim Jotischky, reputation management consultant at The PHA Group, the Australian visa controversy has ‘raised this to a whole new level.’
What does Djokovic’s Australian immigration minister’s intervention mean for him?
The personal intervention by Australia’s Immigration Minister comes only four days after Djokovic was granted a respite in a court battle in which a previous decision to terminate his admission visa to the nation was overturned by a judge.
